"But nothing is shutting down in America beyond the actual flood area."

Because it is in a flood area, the house was built on pilings.

"People are often in a flood area without even realizing it."

On July 1, the flood areas of southern Texas were declared a major disaster area.

Outside the flood areas, there have been few reports of water in basements.

They've published maps of Holland with the potential flood areas marked.

Of the nine houses originally in the flood area, four have been destroyed, and two others are valueless.

Most of the village's homes, however, already were located above the flood area.

Also, snakes and other dangerous animals may be brought into the area with flood areas.

A number of animals have been found dead or injured in flood areas covered with oil.