President Donald Trump issued a disaster declaration in March for nine Indiana counties hit by the flooding. Thirteen other counties were later deemed eligible for aid.

The permanent gates will be used to close roads that frequently flood to prevent drivers from going into floodwaters.

The state must take such a step before requesting assistance from the federal government.

The St. Joseph and Elkhart rivers have both peaked and are starting to recede. Still some residents living in the flood zone continue to battle water.

The American Red Cross says it has opened eight shelters in northern Indiana, where crews used boats to help residents evacuate their homes.

Urban planning experts say Houston's flat landscape, outdated drainage system and unchecked development have left the city vulnerable to catastrophic flooding.

The governor is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration for disaster loans that could help recovery from flooding that started in late May.

Five hundred sandbags will be made available to the Rocky Ripple and Ravenswood neighborhoods.

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works, announced several road closures today due to high-water.