Delaware County Tallies 400 Rescues and 2 Deaths After 10 Inches of Rain
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Updated · The Star Press · Aug 17
Delaware County Tallies 400 Rescues and 2 Deaths After 10 Inches of Rain
3 articles · Updated · The Star Press · Aug 17
Summary
More than 400 evacuations, rescues and welfare checks have been carried out in Delaware County since Aug. 12, where officials confirmed two flood-related deaths and said recovery is still in its early stages.
More than 10 inches of rain beginning Aug. 11 inundated Muncie, Yorktown, Daleville and southern Delaware County, making it one of the area's worst flooding disasters in local history.
Over 400 public damage reports are now being assessed as local, state and federal disaster declarations take effect; officials urged residents and businesses to photograph losses and seek help through the county website or 211.
Community of Hope opened an overnight shelter that housed 15 people Sunday night, while county highway officials warned extensive road repairs will be needed once remaining water fully recedes.
Indiana's broader flooding has killed at least seven people statewide and already won federal disaster aid, underscoring Delaware County's push to secure recovery funding.