The Latest on flooding in southern Louisiana (all times local):3:05 p.m.Louisiana Gov. With Louisiana's flood response costs mounting — and the timeline for receiving federal disaster aid not certain — that heightens cash flow concerns. The White House says he's being updated regularly and has approved a federal disaster declaration for the affected areas. At one point during the height of the flooding shelters across several parishes housed an estimated 11,000 displaced by the storms. As the water continues to drain in most flooded areas, more than 85,000 people have registered for federal disaster aid with FEMA.

Source: ABC News August 18, 2016 09:06 UTC