Disaster● ElevatedAug 15 · Aug 15, 2026, 8:04 PM
The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
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