Six Dead, Hundreds Evacuated as Severe Weather Unleashes Record Flooding in Indiana

At least six people have died in Indiana after a week of severe storms and torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding, record river levels and large-scale rescue operations across the state.

The latest death toll was reported by state emergency officials on Saturday, with authorities warning that dangerous conditions remained in parts of Indiana as floodwaters continued to rise. Earlier Associated Press reports had put the number of fatalities at five.

Indianapolis has been among the hardest-hit areas, with officials describing the flooding as the city’s worst in more than 30 years. The White River surged to record levels, forcing residents in several communities to evacuate as water spread into homes, roads and neighborhoods.

More than 11 inches of rain fell in some parts of Indiana over a two-day period, while the White River climbed above records dating back to 1913 in Anderson and Noblesville.

Emergency crews deployed boats to reach residents trapped by rising water. In Indianapolis alone, firefighters reported rescuing more than 90 people and dozens of pets, while hundreds of additional residents were evacuated from flood-prone communities.

The fatalities include a four-year-old boy who was killed after a tree fell on his home, a woman who was swept away after driving into floodwaters and a teenager who was reported missing after entering a river.

More than a dozen Indiana counties have declared local disasters as authorities continue rescue and recovery operations. Officials have urged residents to stay away from floodwaters, warning that even relatively shallow water can sweep people or vehicles away.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun said the state had requested federal assistance, with President Donald Trump approving an emergency declaration to support the state’s response and recovery efforts.

Authorities say the situation remains dangerous, particularly around rivers and low-lying communities, as emergency teams continue evacuations, welfare checks and rescues.