Flooding & Extreme Rain: New research warns that in the eastern U.S., large-area extreme rainfall events are becoming more common—raising the odds of widespread flash flooding that can overwhelm multiple communities at once. Indiana Storm Impacts: Central Indiana’s White River and other waterways surged last week, with Indy water-rescue crews pulling people to safety and officials reporting hundreds of rescues and large power outages. Local Damage Update: Indianapolis says storms damaged 552 residential properties, with an estimated $36.8M in residential losses as crews inspect thousands of homes and businesses. Power Outage Aftermath: In Northwest Indiana, animal shelters kept caring for frightened pets by flashlight for days as outages stretched into a second week. Water System Cybersecurity: The FBI is warning utilities nationwide about cyberattacks targeting water systems; Indiana providers say they’re preparing even though no specific threats have been reported. Data Centers & Wetlands: Fort Wayne councilman Geoff Paddock urged IDEM to apply the strictest possible review to Google’s wetlands permit request tied to a data center expansion. Road Funding Pressure: Indiana’s gas-tax suspension is costing about $5M a day, highlighting the need for more sustainable transportation funding as repairs and replacement costs rise. Heat Outlook: NOAA’s fall forecast leans warmer for much of the U.S., with Indiana in the “equal chances” zone. Public Health: CDC/FDA are investigating a multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts, with cases reported in Indiana.