Damages from flooding in the Midwest are now estimated to top $3 billion, with threats of more flooding on the horizon.
President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster declarations for counties in Iowa and Nebraska.
Iowa officials say agriculture losses are at least $214 million.
The Missouri River flooding will continue as an above normal snowpack in the North begins to melt and move downstream.
Forecasters warn the flooding could continue through May.
Meanwhile, other states in the region have also experienced severe flooding, including Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
With Congress back in session, the growing price tag could ramp up pressure on lawmakers to offer additional aid, according to Politico, as flood relief will be in the mix when the Senate takes up a House-passed $14.2 billion disaster aid package.
The Senate is expected to vote on the measure this week.
