# Indiana extreme rainfall and flooding

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indiana-extreme-rainfall-and-flooding
> Updated: 2026-08-15T00:17:41.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

Extreme rainfall and record-breaking precipitation have caused widespread flooding across Indiana. The situation began in Muncie, where eight inches of rain surpassed the previous 1913 record, forcing neighborhood evacuations and the displacement of residents. Local authorities in Delaware County prepared for a disaster declaration to assist with recovery costs.

As the weather event progressed, the flooding escalated to a statewide crisis. Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster and requested a presidential emergency declaration, describing the flooding as a “once-in-a-lifetime event” that caused significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and businesses. In Anderson, the White River crested at over 24.9 feet, breaking its 1913 record, while Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett declared a local disaster emergency, urging evacuations in flood-prone areas such as Ravenswood and Rocky Ripple.

Emergency response efforts have included water rescues by the Indiana National Guard and local crews, saving dozens of people and pets from the White River. In Rush County, a farmer used a tractor to rescue a 2-year-old child from a flooded basement. The flooding has resulted in fatalities, including a 58-year-old woman in Delaware County. Extensive road closures persist, with more than 30 roads shut down in Hamilton County alone. The National Weather Service noted that approximately 16 million people in the Midwest were placed under flood watches as additional rain moved through the region.

## Claims

- Mayor Joe Hogsett declared a local disaster emergency for Indianapolis and Marion County. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Governor of Indiana declared a statewide disaster due to record rainfall and flooding. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The White River in Anderson crested at over 24.9 feet, breaking its 1913 record. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- More than 30 roads were closed in an Indiana county due to rising river levels. (single source)
- A farmer used a tractor to rescue a 2-year-old child from a flooded basement in Rush County. (single source)
- The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for multiple Indiana counties. (single source)
- Approximately 16 million Americans are under flood watches due to Midwest rains. (single source)
- The White River was projected to crest near 20 feet in Hamilton County. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Indiana flooding triggers statewide disaster declaration

Historic flooding in Indiana has triggered statewide and local disaster declarations. Emergency crews are conducting water rescues as the White River reaches record levels, causing widespread damage and evacuat

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/midwest-flood-threat-rises-as-16-million-face-watches

### 2026-08-12: Muncie residents evacuated as record rainfall causes flooding

Heavy rainfall in Muncie, Indiana, has surpassed 1913 records, causing flooding, evacuations, and school cancellations. Local authorities are preparing a disaster declaration to assist displaced residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/muncie-residents-evacuated-as-record-rainfall-causes-flooding

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