Indiana Authorities Say at Least 5 People Have Died in Severe Weather
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.
How 19 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 8 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 Today15hDeadly Indiana flooding continues after days of heavy rainWPWPXI Pittsburgh15hHistoric flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana
Associated Press14hMueren al menos 5 personas por clima extremo en Indiana, dicen autoridades
NPR13hThe Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
PBS NewsHour12hIndiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the statePenPennLive9h5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
Reuters11hSix dead in Indiana after storms and floods, emergency officials sayYNYahoo News11hDeath toll in Indiana storms, floods climbsLeft coverage, 6 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 News13hIndiana floods trigger rescues and evacuations as White River breaks century-old record
The Independent12hIndiana flooding: Five dead as ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ floods swallow homes
Al Jazeera9hAt least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of IndianaCleCleveland.com9h5 dead after severe weather sweeps across IndianaTBGThe Boston Globe9h5 dead from weather in Indiana
The Guardian9hAt least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say
The Epoch Times1d5 People Have Died Following Days of Flooding in Indiana, Authorities Report
Daily Mail2hSix dead, including 4-year-old boy, as hundreds rescued in 'once-in-a-lifetime floods' in Indiana as raging waters engulf homes and threaten to swallow towns
New York Post56mAt least 5 people in Indiana have died as severe storms, flooding cross state
NTD7hIndiana Authorities Say at Least 5 People Have Died as Severe Weather Crosses the State
The Washington Times13hIndiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the stateWhat’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?