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White River crests at record 24.9 feet in Indiana flooding, killing at least 5

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Video: White River crests at record 24.9 feet in Indiana flooding, killing at least 5

White River crests at record 24.9 feet in Indiana flooding, killing at least 5

Aug 15, 2026

NewsNation broadcast covered historic flooding across central and southeastern Indiana, focusing on the White River reaching record levels and displacing residents in Anderson and nearby communities. Segments included live reporting from Anderson, statements from Governor Braun on deaths and federal aid, resident interviews, volunteer efforts, and business impacts. The report drew from on-scene video, quotes from the governor and local mayors, National Weather Service crest data, and eyewitness accounts. It highlighted evacuations, receding waters, and a once-in-a-century event while noting more rain risks.

Source: NewsNation

Video: Indiana requests federal aid after floods kill 5 amid Midwest storms

Indiana requests federal aid after floods kill 5 amid Midwest storms

Aug 15, 2026

CBS Evening News segment covers severe flooding across the Midwest, focusing on Indiana where at least five deaths occurred and the state requested federal aid after heavy rainfall. Reporter Lana Zak reports from Iowa City on saturated ground and ongoing storm risks, with examples from Indianapolis rescues, Anderson homes destroyed by the White River, and impacts in Illinois, Utah, and Iowa.

Source: CBS News