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QUINCY, ILL. -- 92 Illinois counties are eligible for federal disaster assistance because of heavy rain and flooding this year.

That includes Adams County and all the rest of the counties in our KHQA viewing area.

The Illinois state Agriculture Department reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted Illinois request to designate 55 counties as natural disaster areas.

That designation qualifies growers in those counties and 37 contiguous ones for USDA help, including low-interest emergency loans.

More than 21 inches of rain fell from April through July.

According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture that's more than 5 inches above average, making that period the fourth wettest on record for the state.

Some estimates predict that  200,000 acres of corn and 50,000 acres of soybeans could be unharvestable this fall due in part to the soggy conditions.

If you'd like to see the orginal report from the Illinois Deparment of Agriculture just follow the link at the bottom of the page

You will also find instructions on what to do if you think you are eligible for the assistance.