As a result of the record flooding in Iowa, Governor Chet Culver said the losses totaled in the billions of dollars, with 83 of 99 counties declared disasters and seeking federal aid. 36,000 people were displaced by the flooding and "millions of acres" were submerged, officials said.

Four people have died in flood-related incidents and 12 have been killed by tornadoes.

The Iowa River in Iowa City reached its record crest, officials said, but water levels were still rising downstream.

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