Indiana Faces Widespread Flooding and Storm Damage
The state of Indiana is grappling with the aftermath of a confirmed derecho that brought damaging winds, at least two tornadoes, large hail, and flash flooding. Persistent rainfall, fueled by high moisture and extreme instability since August 11, 2026, has exacerbated the situation. The State Emergency Operations Center increased staffing on August 12 to coordinate resources and federal assistance. Joint preliminary damage assessments, conducted by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, were completed on August 21, 2026. As of August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time, 9,961 power outages were reported statewide.