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Deadly floods hit Indiana following days of heavy rain

WBUR
Published August 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM CDT
This aerial photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)
Indianapolis Fire Department via AP
This aerial photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)

At least seven people have died after heavy rains and historic flooding in Indiana. Indianapolis officials said flooding from the White River peaked early Sunday, reaching more than 24 feet and surpassing records set in 1913.

Host Rob Schmitz checks in with reporter Sophie Hartley of IndyStar about the damage.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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