At least 5 dead as extreme weather causes severe flooding in Indiana

Indiana is grappling with the devastating aftermath of severe storms and widespread flooding, which has claimed at least five lives this week. Emergency services in Indianapolis were actively engaged in rescue operations on Saturday, using boats to reach residents stranded by rapidly rising waters along the White River.

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My heart is with the families and loved ones of the five Hoosiers we have lost and with every family whose life has been changed by these storms. Please continue to take the flooding seriously and stay away from floodwaters.

The state has endured a week of relentless heavy rainfall, causing rivers to breach record levels and forcing many communities to higher ground. Over a dozen counties have declared local disasters, with significant damage concentrated along river corridors north of Indianapolis. The city itself is experiencing its most severe flooding in over three decades, according to Mayor Joe Hogsett, who noted the rapidly changing and dangerous conditions.

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This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime floods

Governor Mike Braun expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and urged residents to take the flooding seriously. He confirmed that President Donald Trump plans to approve a request for federal aid to support the ongoing flood response and recovery efforts. Meanwhile, rescue and welfare checks are underway in multiple counties, with hundreds of evacuations reported, including a mobile home community for seniors.

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This is an unprecedented event and unfortunately, we are setting some new records