A statue is surrounded by water from the flooding Mississippi River June 18, 2008 in Keokuk, Missouri. Communities along the Mississippi River continue preparing for flooding as the river continues to rise.
A train sits idle on the track as it is threatened by water from the flooding Mississippi River June 18, 2008 in Keokuk, Missouri. Communities along the Mississippi River continue preparing for flooding as the river continues to rise.
Flood damaged soybeans are seen on a farm on June 18, 2008 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Record flooding in the midwest may push food prices up as much of the farmland will not be able to be farmed this year.
A barn is submerged by the Mississippi River June 18, 2008 as floodwaters overtake the town of Oakville, Iowa. US President George W. Bush vowed to help flood-ravaged states get back on their feet, amid fears the mighty Mississippi could heap more misery on the sodden midwest.
Oakville resident Jerry Ford searches for stranded cats in a submerged barn June 18, 2008 as floodwaters overtake the town of Oakville, Iowa. US President George W. Bush vowed to help flood-ravaged states get back on their feet, amid fears the mighty Mississippi could heap more misery on the sodden midwest.
Hogs lie stranded on a roof June 18, 2008 as floodwaters overtake the town of Oakville, Iowa. US President George W. Bush vowed to help flood-ravaged states get back on their feet, amid fears the mighty Mississippi could heap more misery on the sodden midwest.
Jerry Ford (L) and Jessica Reid rescue a young puppy named Connor June 18, 2008 as floodwaters overtake the town of Oakville, Iowa. US President George W. Bush vowed to help flood-ravaged states get back on their feet, amid fears the mighty Mississippi could heap more misery on the sodden midwest.
Jessica Reid greets a young puppy named Connor after rescuing him from a house with Jerry Ford (R) June 18, 2008 as floodwaters overtake the town of Oakville, Iowa. The floodwaters of the Mississippi continue to move south, now threatening towns in Illinois and Missouri as well as towns in Iowa.
A barge is seen floating on the flooded Mississippi River June 18, 2008 near Burlington, Missouri. Reports indicate that many barges are stuck on the river because of the high water.