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Floodwaters submerge Midwest neighborhoods still bracing for more severe storms
Updated on: August 13, 2026 / 9:35 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Indiana and other parts of the Midwest have experienced record-breaking rainfall and severe flooding.
- Over 36 million people are under flood alerts across the Midwest, with potential for an additional 4 inches of rain.
- The storms bring risks of strong winds, large hail, and further flash flooding to already impacted communities.
- At least three deaths have been confirmed in connection with the severe weather in Ohio and Indiana.
- Communities like Anderson and Cambridge City in Indiana have seen widespread home and business flooding, requiring numerous rescues.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a disaster emergency, mobilizing state resources.
- Major infrastructure, including a section of I-70 in Indiana, has been affected by the flooding and rain.