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The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid

First publishedAug 14, 23:30 UTC
Last updatedAug 15, 20:59 UTC · just now ago
22 outletsNBC News, CBS News11 outletCBS News11 outletSeattle Times11 outletCBS News11 outletNPR News11 outletPBS NewsHour
NBC News8Flood threat rising in the MidwestOpen ↗CBS News8Midwest flooding grows as Indiana sees over a foot of rain with river reaching record levelOpen ↗CBS News8Around 16 million Americans face flood watches as waters rise in MidwestOpen ↗Seattle Times6Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in IndianaOpen ↗CBS News8Indiana floods prompt evacuations and water rescuesOpen ↗NPR News9The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aidOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the stateOpen ↗
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Answer

Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.(Image credit: Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)

Reported by 7 outlets — NPR News, PBS NewsHour, CBS News, NBC News, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

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In brief
What's the story?
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.(Image credit: Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)
How widely is it covered?
7 outlets, average source rating 7.9/10.
When was it last updated?
just now ago.
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  • Coverage card4 outlets
    1Coverage
    Scouting report

    Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state

    Sources4
    TypeCoverage
    NPR News
    PBS NewsHour
    CBS News
    Seattle Times
  • Coverage card1 outlet
    2Coverage
    Scouting report

    Flood threat rising in the Midwest

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    NBC News
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