Indiana Floods Force Mass Evacuations | Cincinnati News

Floodwaters rising to record levels along the Whitewater River are forcing mandatory evacuations in southeast Indiana—officials warn this is historic flooding, with rivers cresting over 21 feet. Self-evacuations began Wednesday night, and now Dearborn County is hit hardest, with emergency crews urging residents near the river and in Harrison to leave immediately. Governor Mike Braun has declared a statewide disaster emergency to mobilize resources and called in the National Guard to assist in Gary, Munster, and Hobart—highlighting the severity of storms, floods, and tornadoes sweeping the state. Safety is paramount: if you’re in affected areas, heed evacuation orders now. 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/22781fb35e661105