We’ve got ‘historic flooding’ and tornadoes. Is this climate change?

By: Tracey Compton, Indianapolis Public Editor

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 1,903

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Storms and tornadoes ravaged our state this month, killing at least seven people. In Hamilton County, the White River surged to a record 24 feet above normal levels, tearing up roads and bridges and destroying homes, sending families fleeing in the dark of the night.

Local meteorologists kept us abreast of the news, warning Hoosiers when they needed to get to high ground or shelter in their basements or bathtubs. The immediacy …

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