NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Indiana reports five deaths following severe storms and flooding
Severe weather and flooding across Indiana have resulted in at least five deaths this week. First responders conducted boat rescues on Saturday for residents trapped by rising water levels near the White River in Indianapolis.
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The severe weather event has caused loss of life and necessitated emergency water rescues for residents in Indianapolis neighborhoods near the White River.
Key Facts
- At least five people have died due to severe storms and flooding in Indiana.
- The severe weather occurred throughout the current week.
- First responders utilized boats to perform rescues on Saturday.
- Rescue operations were focused on neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis.
Who's Mentioned
locationIndianapolis“City experiencing severe flooding”other350“Number of evacuations in Delaware County”other95“Number of people rescued”personMike Braun“Governor of Indiana”other45“Number of pets rescued”locationWhite River“Primary site of flooding”other24“Feet the White River crested”personJacob Spence“Director of Marion County Emergency Management”other11“Inches of rain in some areas”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”