Chuck Darwin

PITTSBURGH —
UPDATE:
One #barge is still #unaccounted for after
💥26 barges broke loose 💥Friday night on the #Ohio #River.
Some of the barges coming to a rest at both Emsworth and Dashields Locks and Dams.

Marinas, dams and at least one bridge have been hit since then as officials work to secure the unmanned barges.

Most of the barges were loaded with dry cargo, like coal, and three of the barges were empty.

There have been no reports of injuries, but 🔸some of the barges caused damage to two local marinas. 🔸

Peggy's Harbor marina on the city's North Side sustained "extensive damage," officials said.

"Hopefully, once they get rebuilt, I’ll come back, but for the time being, I'm not sure what we’ll do," said Liam Storey.
https://www.wtae.com/article/26-barges-break-loose-float-uncontrolled-down-ohio-river/60486266

Apr 14, 2024 at 4:24pmWeb
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It's normal for Pittsburgh to reach flood stage at least once a year,

The river level at the fork of the Ohio generally hovers slightly above the 15 to 16 foot mark.

Flood level at Pittsburgh's Point is set at 24 feet.

Other areas flood much sooner.

Water begins to flow onto the North Shore Riverwalk at 19 feet and the 10th Street Bypass floods at 22.5 feet.
The wharf floods when the river rises to 18 feet and is completely underwater at 19.5 feet.

Another two feet and water begins to flow onto the adjacent Parkway East.

https://brooklineconnection.com/history/Facts/Floods.html#:~:text=Twisters%20are%20a%20fairly%20common,near%20Lincoln%20Place%20in%201944.

#barge #unaccounted #OhioRiver #flood

History of Floods, Snow and Tornados in Pittsburgh