http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4203302.stm
Well, duh.
President Bush's aircraft circled low over the stricken region on Wednesday as it flew him to Washington, ending his month-long break in Texas a few days earlier than scheduled.
As he passed over towns whose rooftops alone remained visible above flood waters, Mr Bush said: "It's devastating."
"It's got to be doubly devastating on the ground."
Well, duh.