We won't know the extent of the damage until after the crops are harvested.

The house was damaged. The extent of the damage is not yet known. It also is not known if anyone was injured inside the house.

They need moisture desperately, especially those (crops) that were planted early.

The rains have caused huge damage to our crops. Almost 95 percent of the crop is damaged. Nothing is left.

The number of reported closings is likely to rise as communications systems are restored and the extent of the damage will become better known as certain areas like New Orleans are reopened to travel, allowing hotel owners and managers and insurance adjusters to travel to the affected areas to make property assessments.

The number of reported closings is likely to rise as communications systems are restored and the extent of the damage will become better known as certain areas like New Orleans are reopened to travel, allowing hotel owners and manager and insurance adjusters to travel to the affected areas to make property assessments,