Midwest flooding grows as Indiana sees over a foot of rain with river reaching record level

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding across nine states, stretching from Nebraska to Virginia. In Indiana, over a foot of rain has fallen, leading to a river reaching record levels. This severe weather situation has prompted flood watches across a large part of the country, raising concerns about potential damage to infrastructure and homes. The flooding underscores the impact of extreme weather patterns and the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness and response measures.