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At least five dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say

National Weather Service reports that more than 11in of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas

At least five dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say

TL;DR

  • At least five people are dead due to severe flooding in Indiana.
  • Record rainfall, exceeding 11 inches in some areas over two days, has caused rivers to crest at unprecedented levels.
  • Emergency responders are conducting boat rescues in flooded neighborhoods.
  • Officials warn about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.
  • The governor has requested federal resources to aid in the response and recovery.
  • Thousands of people are experiencing power outages.
  • Flooding has impacted areas not historically prone to such events.