Indiana Declares Disaster After Flash Floods Kill 5
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency after severe storms, tornadoes, and a derecho triggered historic...
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At least six people have died after severe storms brought historic flooding to Indiana, while the White River reached record levels and emergency crews rescued residents from inundated neighborhoods. The National Weather Service said some areas received more than 11 inches of rain over two days, driving major flooding from...
