Indiana Storms Linked to at Least 7 Deaths
Officials said more than 350 evacuations and nearly 130,000 utility customers were affected as storms damaged roads, bridges and neighborhoods statewide.
- At least 7 people have died since severe storms began in Indiana on August 11, with floodwaters receding in Indianapolis as the White River crests and drops, state officials reported Monday.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a state of emergency Wednesday, prompting President Donald Trump to approve federal disaster assistance Saturday for response efforts following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
- Seven victims include a 4-year-old boy in Jennings County and a 31-year-old cyclist in Henry County, with a 58-year-old woman also among those killed during the intense weather events.
- More than 106,000 utility customers remained without power Monday morning, while officials conducted over 350 evacuations and numerous welfare checks across the state.
- Flood warnings remain in effect for Randolph County as thunderstorms drop between 1 and 2 inches of rain, with the National Weather Service warning that repeated rounds of heavy rain could continue through Monday.
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At least 7 dead in Midwest flooding – The Horn News
Days of storms and flooding in Indiana left at least seven people dead as floodwaters receded in Indianapolis’ White River and rains eased in other parts of the state yesterday. Frank Gounder was among the Indianapolis residents assessing the damage Sunday, which also happened to be his 37th birthday. The furniture maker, who lives on the city’s hard-hit northside, less than a mile from the White River, had been at home as floodwaters crept up h…
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