The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
The Midwest is facing severe flooding following record-breaking rainfall, leading to power outages and property damage across Indiana and Ohio. State officials have declared emergencies and requested federal aid to manage the ongoing disaster and support affected communities.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting regional infrastructure and local economies, necessitating federal disaster response.
A relentless stretch of thunderstorms has brought devastating flooding across the Midwest, with additional bouts of heavy rainfall expected through at least Sunday, the National Weather Service said.
The NWS is predicting widespread storms this weekend through the Ohio Valley, Midwest and central Appalachians, bringing additional precipitation to already saturated areas that had just started to see floodwater recede. At least three people have died and more than 150,000 were without power as of Saturday afternoon.
Indiana and Ohio have been among the hardest-hit states, with rainfall totaling more than 11 inches in some areas over the past week. The White River in Anderson, Ind., rose to a record 24.9 feet, surpassing a flood mark that has stood since 1913.
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