Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in storms across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the Whi

Indiana is going through a difficult time. Heavy rains over the past week have caused rivers to crest, seriously damaging or washing out roads and bridges.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Saturday afternoon, the White House signed an emergency disaster declaration for Indiana. The approval makes up to $5 million in federal assistance available to support emergency response efforts across the state.

Newly-released drone video shows the extent of catastrophic flooding in Hamilton County, Indiana. City officials said the bridge just south of 106th on Hazel Dell Parkway appears to be a total loss, and the replacement of it will be very costly and could take months to complete.

The White River in Indiana rose to record-breaking levels as more than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday.

Gov. Mike Braun gave an update about Indiana’s storm recovery efforts, including listing available state and federal resources for those affected.

A relentless stretch of thunderstorms has brought devastating flooding across the Midwest, with additional bouts of heavy rainfall expected through at least Sunday, the National Weather Service said.

Storms and rainfall brought historic flooding to Indiana in recent days, with the White River reaching levels not seen in more than 100 years

State Sen. Spencer Deery filed an appeal of the Indiana Recount Commission's Aug. 10 decisions that swayed the race to Paula Copenhaver.

Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing emergency resources to help people who were impacted by last week’s storms and flooding.