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Rain-soaked Indiana sees record river levels and washed-out roads
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Boggs , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The National Weather Service reports that some areas of the state have received over 11 inches of rain.
Heavy rain has caused flooding and damage in the Midwest. In Indiana, roads have been washed out and river levels have reached record highs. A section of Interstate 70 near Richmond was closed after the highway buckled, but it reopened after 32 hours of repairs.
The National Weather Service reports that some areas of the state have received over 11 inches of rain. Severe storms have also brought wind damage to the region. Indiana's governor has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard to respond to the flooding.
Further details on the flooding and response efforts are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
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Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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