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Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Grand Chain gage, where flood stage is 42 feet, the river crested at 51.60 feet on the 12th. Agricultural bottomland and low-lying areas were flooded. Water reached the power house at Lock and Dam 53.
Major flooding of the Ohio River occurred. The river remained above flood stage from early March through late April. On the Grand Chain gage, the crest in April was 53.20 feet on the 12th. Flood stage at Grand Chain is 42 feet. Water reached the power house at Lock and Dam 53. Many low-lying areas were flooded, primarily farm fields. Crop damage was still negligible, since the flooding started before planting season.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Olmsted, Illinois
| City | Olmsted |
| County | Pulaski |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62970 |
Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Water reached the power house at Lock and Dam 53. Low-lying areas near the river were under water.