Indiana Declares Statewide Emergency After Severe Storms | Cincinnati News

Indiana’s Governor Mike Braun has declared a statewide disaster emergency after a brutal week of storms—including tornadoes, a derecho, and record flooding—that left southeastern communities reeling. The West Fork Whitewater River surged to historic levels, forcing evacuations in Franklin County, where 14 people sought shelter and 25 rescues were conducted with no injuries reported. Officials urge residents to stay away from flooded zones to ensure first responders can operate safely and efficiently. With the emergency declaration now in place, state agencies are mobilizing resources to coordinate recovery efforts and support communities rebuilding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f9f51f78ffc8eb73