Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis.

Flooding and Rescues

The state has been hammered over the past week by heavy rains, resulting in rivers and creeks surging. More than 90 people and their pets were rescued Saturday as floodwaters rose along the White River in Indianapolis.

Gov. Mike Braun confirmed Saturday that President Donald Trump intends to approve his request for federal resources to help in response to the flooding and the recovery. Braun said his heart is with the families who have lost loved ones due to the flooding over the past week.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett was joined by emergency managers during a briefing Saturday as he urged residents along the river to evacuate. A day earlier, he had declared a local emergency as heavy rains resulted in creeks and streams swelling throughout central Indiana.

Response and Recovery

The National Weather Service reported that more than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas. The White River crested at more than 24 feet in the communities of Anderson and Noblesville, surpassing records set in 1913.

Flash-flood warnings and watches were issued across a swath of central Indiana on Saturday, and forecasters with the National Weather Service warned that more showers and thunderstorms would be moving into the area throughout the day.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.