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Heavy rains continue in Indiana as floods prompt governor to declare disaster emergency

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Indiana's governor declared a disaster emergency over heavy flooding on Thursday as millions of Americans face similar threats across the Midwest. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more from the disaster zone.

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  1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Gov. Braun expects statewide emergency declaration following Tuesday storms (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Governor Mike Braun plans to declare a statewide emergency following powerful storms that caused widespread power outages and significant damage across Indiana.

  2. Cbs4indy

    Braun issues statewide disaster emergency order after severe weather impacts Indiana (opens Cbs4indy)

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    INDIANAPOLIS -- A statewide disaster emergency order has been issued by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun following the recent severe weather impacting the state. According to the order, posted on Braun's social media, officials stated that the widespread severe weather caused "severe damage across Indiana," …

  3. WTHR Indianapolis

    More storms on the way to central Indiana following historic flooding, Braun declares 'Statewide Disaster Emergency' | Weather Impact Updates (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    The latest updates from the 13News team as another round of heavy rain is expected following historic flooding in several central Indiana communities.

  4. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Gov. Braun declares statewide disaster emergency after storms, floods (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency following widespread damage caused by severe storms, flooding, and a derecho.

  5. CBS News

    Indiana under state of emergency after storms bring devastating floods (opens CBS News)

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    Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency after parts of his state saw record rainfall totals that led to floods on Wednesday. CBS News' Meg Oliver and Jessica Burch have more.

  6. The Republic

    Braun declares statewide disaster emergency, mobilizes National Guard as state responds to flooding and storms (opens The Republic)

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    CAMBRIDGE CITY — Gov. Mike Braun today declared a statewide disaster emergency and announced he mobilized the Indiana National Guard as he continues leading Indiana’s coordinated response to widespread damage, power outages and flooding caused by this week’s severe storms and derecho.

  7. CBS News

    Heavy rains continue in Indiana as floods prompt governor to declare disaster emergency (opens CBS News)

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    Indiana's governor declared a disaster emergency over heavy flooding on Thursday as millions of Americans face similar threats across the Midwest. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more from the disaster zone.

  8. FOX 59 Indianapolis

    Indiana governor asks for Presidential Emergency Declaration after severe storms, flooding (opens FOX 59 Indianapolis)

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    FOX 59 Indianapolis's feed description

    (WXIN/WTTV) — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is asking President Donald Trump for an emergency declaration as the state endures severe weather and heavy flooding. Braun requested the Presidential Emergency Declaration on Friday, asking that FEMA bring additional federal resources to the state.

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