Indiana Floods: At Least 5 Dead, Thousands Evacuated as Storms Continue

At least five people are dead after devastating floods swept through Indiana this week, with officials warning of dangerous water levels amid ongoing storms. The White River crested at over 24ft in Anderson and Noblesville, surpassing 1913 records.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and state officials urged residents in at-risk areas to heed evacuation warnings. "Six inches of water can stall a vehicle, eight inches can move it, and three inches can sweep a person off their feet," warned Jerry Martin, Deputy Chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department.

A 58-year-old woman and a teenager were among the dead, with a four-year-old boy killed when a tree fell on his home in Jennings County. Over 150,000 people experienced power outages, and thousands were evacuated.

Governor Mike Braun confirmed Donald Trump would approve federal aid. The National Weather Service reported over 11in of rain in some areas, with first responders stretched to capacity.

Rita Reith, spokesperson for the Indianapolis Fire Department, reported 95 people and 45 pets rescued by late afternoon, with hundreds of calls for service.