Indiana Storms Kill 7 as White River Tops 1913 Record
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Updated · Fox Weather · Aug 16
Indiana Storms Kill 7 as White River Tops 1913 Record
3 articles · Updated · Fox Weather · Aug 16
Summary
Seven storm-related deaths have now been confirmed across Indiana after severe weather and flooding that began Aug. 11, with fatalities reported in multiple counties including Delaware, Jennings and LaPorte.
More than 11 inches of rain in parts of central Indiana and a derecho with 90-100 mph winds drove the disaster, pushing the White River to nearly 25 feet in Anderson and Noblesville—above the 23.6-foot record set in 1913.
Hundreds of structures were damaged, hundreds of residents were evacuated in Delaware County, and emergency crews went door to door as floodwaters swept vehicles away and inundated neighborhoods.
Infrastructure losses are mounting: Hazel Dell Parkway collapsed, Indianapolis warned of imminent structural failure at multiple buildings, and officials say the focus has shifted to assessment, recovery and reconstruction.
Governor Mike Braun declared a state of emergency as communities across Indiana continue cleanup after a week of storms, flash-flood emergencies, power outages and widespread destruction.
With the catastrophic 1913 flood record shattered, what hidden vulnerabilities in Indianapolis's aging infrastructure will this unprecedented water surge expose next?
If closing crucial flood gates saves the city but traps local residents, how will emergency crews navigate this deadly logistical nightmare?