Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) declared a state of emergency Thursday in response to severe flooding.

Parson's declaration will free up state resources to assist local efforts to recover from the effects of floods that have been coming from the Missouri River.

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“The rising floodwaters are affecting more Missouri communities and farms, closing more roads and threatening levees, water treatment plants and other critical infrastructure,” Parson said in a statement.

“We will continue to work closely with our local partners to assess needs and provide resources to help as Missourians continue this flood fight and as we work to assist one another.”

Heavy rains in the last week triggered flooding across the Midwest by rapidly melting snow left by a massive late-winter storm.

The flooding has killed three people, damaged thousands of homes and busted about 20 levees in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri.

Earlier Thursday, President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE approved federal disaster assistance for Nebraska.