Indiana Floods Prompt Presidential Federal Emergency

In Indiana, days of severe storms and flooding have left numerous fatalities across multiple counties as authorities race to rescue and evacuate residents. The White River in Indianapolis crest exceeded 24 feet, triggering widespread evacuations, shelter openings, and ongoing rescues as waters receded. President Trump declared a federal emergency, enabling FEMA disaster assistance to Indiana amid the response and widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands statewide. Fatalities include a 4-year-old boy in Jennings County and the recovery of Matthew Morey in the Mississinewa River, with additional victims reported in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Delaware, and Madison counties. Officials warned the situation could worsen with more storms and hazards as cleanup begins, while communities distributed cleanup supplies and essentials to affected residents. The response now centers on coordinated federal support alongside local authorities, with evacuations continuing in affected towns such as Laurel.