An Indiana farmer helped save a child during a catastrophic flood.

As a result of historic flooding caused by record rainfall in northern Indiana, roads were blocked, hindering emergency services' access to those affected. A local farmer, using his agricultural machinery, transported rescuers to a house where a two-year-old child was trapped in the basement. After providing necessary medical assistance on-site, the farmer helped evacuate the family to a safe location.

The disaster has had severe consequences for the region. According to authorities, at least four fatalities linked to the severe weather have been recorded so far. Notably, in Yorktown, a 58-year-old woman died after her car was swept away by the current. In Portage, 86-year-old Leona Rice was a victim of a house explosion, allegedly caused by gale-force winds. In Jennings County, in the town of Geneva, a four-year-old boy died after a tree fell on his home. Additionally, in Delaware County, the search continues for 19-year-old Matthew Mory, who went missing after jumping into the Mississinewa River.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency and deployed the state's National Guard to address the storm's aftermath. A request was also sent to President Trump to declare a state of emergency in order to obtain assistance from FEMA. The situation is complicated by the fact that the water level in the White River has exceeded the historic maximum of 1913, reaching a mark of more than 24.9 feet.