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

Indiana authorities say at least five 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.

The state has been hammered over the past week by heavy rains, resulting in rivers and creeks surging.

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. He also warned people to take the flooding seriously and stay away from floodwaters.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

More than 90 people and their pets were rescued Saturday as floodwaters rose along the White River in Indianapolis and authorities in central Indiana responded to what many described as historic flooding.

The damage so far was concentrated along the river corridor from Hamilton County and into the northern Indianapolis suburbs. Farther east in Delaware County, sheriff deputies on Friday found the body of a 58-year-old woman who they believe died after trying to drive through floodwaters.

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.

“This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime type floods,” Jacob Spence, director of Marion County Emergency Management, told The Associated Press. “So yeah, this is an unprecedented event and unfortunately we're setting some new records.”

Gov. Mike Braun has requested a presidential emergency declaration to free up federal resources to help with the response and recovery following days of record rainfall.

The National Weather Service reported that more than 11 inches (28 centimeters) of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas. The White River crested at more than 24 feet (7.32 meters) 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. In Warren County, forecasters reported 2 inches of rain falling in the past six hours.

Forecasters expected the White River to crest Saturday evening in the Indianapolis area, where National Guard vehicles were among those helping with the rescue efforts. Rita Reith, a spokesperson with the Indianapolis Fire Department, put the number of rescues at 91 people and 45 pets as of early afternoon.

“The water is still rising, so heed the warnings,” said Todd Wilson, director of the city's public works department.

Residents posted videos on social media that showed vehicles stranded in high water, a power pole being toppled by rushing water and flooded intersections.

Earlier this week, severe storms wreaked havoc across other parts of the Midwest, causing tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding. Storm damage was reported from the Chicago area all the way to western Pennsylvania.

Montoya Bryan reported from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This aerial photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)

This photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)

This photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)

This aerial photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)

This aerial photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Indianapolis Fire Department via AP)

MADRID (AP) — Europe's top domestic leagues kicked off Saturday with Alaves defeating 10-man Getafe 3-0 in Spain.

Mariano Díaz scored a goal and had two assists against a Getafe squad that played a man down from the 42nd minute.

The Spanish league was the first of the main five in Europe to start, less than a month after its national team won the World Cup.

Defending champion Barcelona and José Mourinho’s Real Madrid won't start their campaigns until next weekend because they had players return late from the World Cup.

Barcelona, chasing a third straight Spanish league crown, visits Elche on Aug. 23. Madrid, revamped under Mourinho after a second consecutive season without a major title, starts at Espanyol on Aug. 22.

Sevilla hosts Rayo Vallecano in the second game on Saturday.

The European season officially started on Wednesday when Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup.

The Premier League, the Italian league and the French league start next weekend. The German league will get going the following week.

Díaz, the former Real Madrid forward, gave the pass for Nahuel Tenaglia's header in the 73rd before claiming Alaves' second goal with a well-placed shot into the top corner in stoppage time and then setting up Mikel Rodríguez's final score in the final minutes.

Getafe's Kiko Femenía was sent off for a dangerous foul just before halftime. His initial yellow card was changed into a red after video review.

Alaves' Ángel Pérez was reprimanded by coach Quique Sánchez Flores after being substituted and punching the bench several times.

Alaves was 14th in the league last season, one point above the relegation zone.

Getafe was coming off a seventh-place finish, having earned a Conference League spot. The Madrid club has added Enes Unal and Johan Mojica to its squad this season but neither were included in the starting lineup. Unal came off the bench in the second half.

Sevilla will host a Vallecano team that is in turmoil amid administration issues that has kept the club out of its Vallecas stadium for the beginning of the season. The club must play its first home game at second-tier Leganes’ venue because of unsafe conditions.

Rayo finished eighth last season and reached the Conference League final, which it lost to Crystal Palace.

Sevilla finished 13th, also one point above the relegation zone.

Three Spanish league games were scheduled for Sunday but only two will take place because the match between Celta Vigo and Osasuna had to be postponed because of a fungus outbreak on Celta's Balaidos field. It's rescheduled to Aug. 27 despite complaints by Osasuna.

The two Sunday games will include Racing Santander's return to the top flight after a 14-year absence. It hosts Villarreal, the third-place finisher last season behind Barcelona and Madrid. Levante visits Espanyol.

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Deportivo Alavés player Nahuel Tenaglia, center, gesture during the Spanish La Liga soccer match against Getafe at Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Pablo Garcia)

Deportivo Alavés player Toni Martinez, left, duels for the ball with Getafe player Zaid Abner Romero during their Spanish La Liga soccer match at Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Pablo Garcia)

Deportivo Alavés player Ángel Perez, right, duels for the ball with Getafe player Davinchi during their Spanish La Liga soccer match at Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Pablo Garcia)

Deportivo Alavés player Toni Martinez reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Getafe at Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Pablo Garcia)

Getafe player Kiko Femenia receives a red card during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Deportivo Alavés at Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Pablo Garcia)