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Midwest States Prepare for Additional Flooding This Weekend
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Midwest States Prepare for Additional Flooding This Weekend

Portions of the Midwest, including Indiana and Illinois, are bracing for another period of flooding through the upcoming weekend. The Indianapolis Fire Department released an aerial photo showing flood conditions in northern Indianapolis on August 15, 2026.

09/11/2026 · Cottonwood County edition

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Why it matters locally: While Minnesota is not explicitly mentioned as one of the affected states, its geographic location within the Midwest means that significant weather patterns impacting neighboring states could potentially extend or shift, warranting monitoring.

Indiana, Illinois, and surrounding states anticipate continued flooding through the upcoming weekend. The Indianapolis Fire Department provided an aerial photograph on Saturday, August 15, 2026, which showed floodwaters in northern Indianapolis. Authorities in the affected regions have initiated preparations for the expected high water levels.

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