Severe Midwest Storms Trigger Catastrophic Flooding in Indiana
Severe Midwest Storms Trigger Catastrophic Flooding in Indiana
US · Published Aug 13, 2026
A relentless storm system has caused catastrophic flooding across Indiana, with rainfall rates reaching up to 3 inches per hour and localized totals exceeding 6 inches.
Eastern Indiana has experienced over three months' worth of rain in just 36 hours, leading to flash flood emergencies in seven counties.

Impact & Risks

The flooding has led to widespread evacuations, road closures, and power outages across Indiana. In Muncie, first responders are using boats to rescue residents from flooded homes, while city buses are transporting evacuees to shelters. Cambridge City residents face potential utility disruptions for several days. The storms have claimed lives, including a 4-year-old child in Indiana and another fatality in Ohio. Extreme rainfall has saturated the ground, increasing the risk of flash flooding in areas already impacted. Rivers in eastern Indiana are forecasted to reach major flood status, further exacerbating the situation.

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