Fastrack · 7 killed in Indiana storms that led to record flooding

Central Indiana is experiencing what emergency managers call historic flooding, with rivers breaking century-old records and rescues continuing Saturday along the White River in Indianapolis.

91 people and 45 pets had been rescued as of Saturday afternoon.
11 inches of rain fell over two days in some areas, the National Weather Service reported.
24.6 feet — the White River's crest in Noblesville — broke the 1913 record of 23.8 feet.
At least three people died Tuesday in the broader storm system hitting the Midwest.

Why it matters: The flooding has killed at least two people directly linked to the rising water: a 58-year-old Delaware County woman found after driving into floodwaters, and 18-year-old Matthew Morey, an incoming Purdue freshman who disappeared after entering the Mississinewa River.

Ground saturation means flash flooding remains possible even as the White River begins to crest.
Officials warned high water could linger for days, slowing recovery across affected communities.

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Center coverage, 13 sources: The center frames the flooding as a logistical emergency, focusing on river gauge data, evacuation timelines, and the government response chain from city to federal levels.

USA Today1w+Flooding ongoing across Indiana following deadly storms WPXI Pittsburgh1w+At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana Associated Press1w+Al menos 6 muertos tras varios días de tormentas e inundaciones récord en Indiana NPR1w+Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana PBS NewsHour1w+At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana Chicago Tribune1w+At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana Newsweek1w+Indiana floods kill 5 people: where are warnings still in place?PennLive1w+5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana Reuters1w+Six dead in Indiana after storms and floods, emergency officials sayTMZ1w+At Least 6 Dead in Indiana Flooding, President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration WESH 2 News1w+Drone video shows how powerful floodwaters cut through, washed away a bridge in the state of Indiana WFLA News Channel 81w+At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana Yahoo News1w+Death toll in Indiana storms, floods climbs

Left coverage, 7 sources: The left emphasizes the human toll — named victims, a heartbroken library, a grieving university community — and the breadth of destruction across the region.

CBS News1w+Indiana floods trigger rescues and evacuations as White River breaks century-old record The Independent1w+Boy, 4, among six dead in Indiana after days of storms and record-setting flooding The Guardian1w+At least six people dead from days of storms and record flooding in Indiana Al Jazeera1w+At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana Cleveland.com1w+5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana The Boston Globe1w+5 dead from weather in Indiana The New York Times1w+Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms

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New York Post1w+At least 7 dead after days of severe storms and record flooding in Indiana The Epoch Times1w+At Least 7 People Have Died From Days of Heavy Rain and Record-Setting Flooding in Indiana Daily Mail1w+Indiana flooding victim identified as teen football star who jumped into surging river... as 'once-in-a-lifetime' disaster leaves six dead, including 4-year-old boy, with hundreds more rescued NTD1w+At Least 7 People Have Died From Days of Heavy Rain and Record-Setting Flooding in Indiana The Washington Times1w+At least 7 dead in Indiana flooding after days of heavy rain Breitbart News1w+Downpour Floods Central Indiana, Six Dead, Trump Declares Disaster Newsmax1w+At Least 6 People Have Died from Days of Storms and Record-setting Flooding in Indiana One America News1w+Ind.: At least 6 dead as severe storms, record flooding cause widespread destruction PJ Media1w+Six Dead in Torrential Indiana Floods, Hawaii at Risk The Sun1w+Teen football star & beloved great grandmother among six killed as ‘once in a lifetime’ floods rage through Indiana

What’s next: Gov. Braun's presidential emergency declaration request is pending, which would release federal recovery funds.

1 to 2 additional inches of rain are possible across parts of central Indiana.
How many more rescues or casualties will be confirmed as floodwaters recede?
Will the White House approve Gov. Braun's presidential emergency declaration request?