Severe storms and torrential flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead and prompted dozens of rescues. President Trump approved an emergency declaration as flooding continued to make its way toward Indianapolis.

Flooding from the White River peaked early Sunday morning, forcing more than a dozen counties to declare local disasters. A state official named Braun confirmed that President Trump had approved the governor’s request for a presidential emergency declaration, freeing up $5 million in federal resources to support response and recovery efforts following days of record rainfall.

Much of the latest damage concentrated along river corridors from Hamilton County heading into the northern Indianapolis suburbs. Authorities found the body of an 58-year-old woman who died after attempting to drive through floodwaters.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett stated that the city was experiencing its most severe flooding in more than 30 years, noting conditions were shifting rapidly. Hundreds of homes in neighborhoods between the river and parallel canals were evacuated Saturday as first responders used boats to rescue stranded residents.

Rita Reith, a spokesperson with the Indianapolis Fire Department, reported 95 people and 45 pets rescued by late afternoon. Dispatchers received hundreds of service calls throughout the day.

The governor’s office reported more than 350 evacuations in Delaware County and that a senior mobile home community in Tipton County was being evacuated. Rescues and welfare checks were also underway in Fayette County.

Indiana authorities confirmed at least five people have died as a result of severe weather over the past week, including a boy killed when a tree fell on his home, a woman swept away after driving into floodwaters, and a teen reported missing after jumping into a river.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the body of Matthew Morey, an 18-year-old incoming Purdue University freshman who went missing after entering the Mississinewa River with three others on Wednesday.

Other storm-related deaths included a 4-year-old boy in Jennings County killed when a tree crashed through his bedroom during strong winds, as well as individuals in Lake County, Porter County, LaPorte County, and Henry County.

Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power as of Sunday afternoon.