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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade

Severe storms and flooding cause five deaths in Indiana

At least five people have died due to severe storms and flooding across Indiana this week. Emergency crews are currently using boats to rescue residents from rising waters near the White River in Indianapolis.

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Why It Matters

Residents in flood-prone areas near the White River face immediate life-safety risks and potential displacement due to ongoing severe weather conditions.

Key Facts

  • At least five fatalities have been confirmed across Indiana due to storms and flooding.
  • Emergency crews are conducting boat rescues in neighborhoods along the White River.
  • The flooding event occurred throughout the current week.

Who's Mentioned

locationIndianapolis“City where emergency boat rescues are taking place.”locationNoblesville“Community impacted by upstream flooding”personMike Braun“Governor of Indiana”locationWhite River“River experiencing record flooding”personJacob Spence“Director of Marion County Emergency Management”locationIndiana“State where the severe weather and fatalities occurred.”personRita Reith“Indianapolis Fire Department spokesperson”personJoe Hogsett“Mayor of Indianapolis”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”