Updated August 19, 2017.

Parts of southern Louisiana and Mississippi were pounded by up to 25 inches of rain late last week, resulting in major flooding that has left at least 13 people dead and led to more than 20,000 rescues.

State officials say about 12,000 people were staying in shelters on Sunday.

The sun reemerged Monday, but the threat of rain remains, according to The Weather Channel.

The federal government has declared a major disaster in Louisiana.

More than 40,000 homes and businesses were without power, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday, according to USA Today.

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Entire neighborhoods underwater


Drone footage captured entire neighborhoods under waist-high muddy waters and cars completely submerged as boats cruised down the streets of Baton Rouge, according to NBC News.

Forecasters are warning that the heavy rains that swamped Louisiana are moving onward to Missouri and Illinois.

Here is a dramatic video of a woman and her dog rescued from a sinking car in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana (YouTube):

Following are photos from the scene of the historic flooding in Louisiana over the weekend:

Amite, La., flooded roadway

In this aerial photo over Amite, La., roadways are seen from heavy rains inundating the region, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Hammond, La., flooded homes

In this aerial photo over Hammond, La., flooded homes are seen off of LA-1064 after heavy rains inundated the region, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Jeff Robinson lowers a ladder from a Louisiana National Guard truck as his wife wades through flood waters

Jeff Robinson lowers a ladder from a Louisiana National Guard truck as his wife wades through flood waters from the Natalbany River near their home in Baptist, La., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. Robinson was seeking a boat ride from state wildlife agents to pick up his wife and children when the National Guard truck arrived. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Robert, La., rescuers and evacuees

In this aerial photo over Robert, La., rescuers and evacuees stand on U.S. Route 190 after heavy rains inundating the region Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard load three-month-old baby Ember Blount onto a dump truck

Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard load three-month-old baby Ember Blount onto a dump truck as they rescue people from rising flood water near Walker, La., after heavy rains inundating the region, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer) Sgt. Geraldo Brunal

Floodwaters reach the front steps of a home near Holden, La.

Floodwaters reach the front steps of a home near Holden, La., after heavy rains inundated the region, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Sunday that at least 7,000 people have been rescued so far. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Motorists on Highway 190 drive through deep water

Motorists on Highway 190 drive through deep water through Holden, La., after heavy rains inundated the region, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard rescue people from rising floodwater near Walker, La

Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard rescue people from rising floodwater near Walker, La., after heavy rains inundated the region, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

An abandoned vehicle is surrounded by water on Highway 190

An abandoned vehicle is surrounded by water on Highway 190 near Holden, La. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

aerial photo over Amite, La.

Aerial photo over Amite, La. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

A boat and vehicle are seen abandoned at a road west of Tickfaw, La.

A boat and vehicle are seen abandoned at a road west of Tickfaw, La., on LA-442, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, as rescue operations continue after heavy rains inundated the region. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Boats refuel at a gas station

Boats refuel at a gas station as they rescue people from rising floodwater near Walker, La., after heavy rains inundated the region, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Sgt. Brad Stone of the Louisiana Army National Guard gives safety instructions to people loaded on a truck

Sgt. Brad Stone of the Louisiana Army National Guard gives safety instructions to people loaded on a truck after they were stranded by rising floodwater near Walker, La., after heavy rains inundated the region, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

A member of the St. George Fire Department assists residents as they wade through floodwaters

A member of the St. George Fire Department assists residents as they wade through floodwaters from heavy rains in the Chateau Wein Apartments in Baton Rouge, La., Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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