INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has requested federal assistance for those in the state affected by flooding that hit in February and March.

Holcomb’s office announced Tuesday that he’s requested a disaster declaration for nine Indiana counties for individual assistance and 27 counties including Vermillion County, for public assistance.

The flooding took place from mid-February until early March. At its peak, nearly three dozen counties had declared local emergencies due to widespread flooding. More than 1,800 homes sustained flood damage, including 11 homes that were destroyed