Christian publishers have been impacted by recent flooding in the Midwest, causing some of them to closed down.

Mid-April downpours brought on sudden flooding throughout the Midwest, and high water is blamed for at least three deaths, Associated Press reported.

Crossway's offices in Wheaton, Ill., suffered substantial flooding, forcing closures April 17-18.

"Crossway is located in one of several neighborhoods in Wheaton where storm sewers were overwhelmed from heavy rains," the publisher's Facebook page said this week. "We're trusting in God's provision and plan in the midst of these difficult circumstances, and ask for your prayers as we recover over the coming months. Please also pray for the many families and businesses in Wheaton and other Chicago suburbs that were affected by last week's flooding."

Tyndale House Publishers, located in Carol Stream, Ill., was closed April 18 due to flooding in the parking lot, which rendered the building inaccessible.

"Many employees have had to deal with flooded basements," Tyndale House Chief Operating Officer Jeff Johnson told Christian Retailing. "Tyndale did not suffer any damages to its facilities or inventory. Even if we had not closed, many of our employees would not have been able to make it to work due to streets and roads being impassable, basements flooding, and taking care of children whose schools had been closed. However, many employees worked from home, so it was not a complete loss."

Located downtown Chicago, Moody Publishers didn't experience any flooding, but several employees suffered flooding in their homes, according to Publicity Manager Janis Backing.

"We're really thankful for God's protection over our staff," she said. "Personally, it has created a big traffic mess for me where I live. Streets are closed off and the river has overflowed, making it very difficult to get around my neighborhood."

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