Cass/Miami counties flashflood

Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Flash Flood devastates portions of Northern Indiana

Heavy thunderstorm rains led to flash flooding in many areas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Floods are a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. It's important to know the risk of floods and flood safety rules.

Below are some pictures of the flooding in Cass and Miami Counties in Indiana, courtesy of Eric Flory and Dave Moon of the Miami County Emergency Management Agency.

Many farms were flooded in Cass and Miami counties

Vehicles are easily swept away by floodwaters