The sobering extent of the damage caused by the Midwest floods is laid bare in before-and-after satellite photographs taken in some of the worst affected areas.
Much of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and parts of Illinois remain submerged in water, at least four people have died and countless businesses have been washed away by the historic floods.
On Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Nebraska to survey some of the worst-hit areas and offer support to local leaders.
So far, the floods have caused an estimated $1billion in damage in Nebraska alone and struggling farmers are bearing the brunt of it.
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Pacific Junction in Nebraska is shown before the flood (left) and afterwards (right) as farmers continue to struggle with the damage. Much of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and parts of Illinois remain underwater as a result of the historic floods
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Offutt Air Force Base on the outskirts of Omaha is shown before and after the flood. The damage has been put at more than $1billion in Nebraska alone
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The Platte River in Nebraska has overflown as a result of the heavy rain and melting snow and ice is continuing to contribute to the problem
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Cooper nuclear power station is shown in Nebraska before the flood and afterwards, right
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A satellite image of Omaha shows the region before the floods (left) and afterwards (right). It is the worst flooding the state has ever seen
Many have told how the waters have suddenly plunged their livelihoods into uncertainty, with drowning livestock and waterlogged land making it impossible for them to carry on with their trade.
A disaster declaration has been declared for nearly 70 percent of the state of Nebraska.
The state's Emergency Management Agency said in a news release Tuesday that 65 of the state's 93 counties are under state-issued emergency declarations.
Gov. Pete Ricketts says there have been disasters with greater loss of life. But he said he didn't think there's ever 'been a disaster this widespread in Nebraska.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says 41 of Iowa's 99 counties are now included in her state disaster declaration after massive flooding.
Jake Nebuda removes damaged items from the basement of his home in North Bend, Nebraska. It had more than 40 inches of water in it
Mike Loeffler clears mud from his driveway in North Bend, Nebraska, on Tuesday. The Vice