The very stormy weather pattern of March slowly began to change by mid-month. The widespread record-setting rainfall events seen in March were responsible for much of the flooding on the Ohio River in April. Rainfall was still above normal for April, but excessive rainfall was confined to a few locations where storms trained.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 22-APR-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred at Cairo. The river remained above flood stage from early March through late April. The crest in April was 52.78 feet on the 15th. Flood stage at Cairo is 40 feet. The first floodgate was closed at Cairo. Many low-lying areas outside the city of Cairo were flooded, primarily farm fields. Fort Defiance State Park was mostly underwater.

Flood in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 21-APR-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: METROPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred at Brookport and Metropolis. The river remained above flood stage from early March through late April. The crest in April was 47.40 feet on the 11th. Flood stage at Brookport is 37 feet. Fort Massac State Park was partially underwater. Due to long-term deterioration of the Brookport floodwall and levee system, a network of pumps was manned 24 hours per day to keep the town dry.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 22-APR-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

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.

Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 18-APR-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAWNEETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred at Shawneetown. The river remained above flood stage from early March through mid April. The crest in April was 44.90 feet on the 11th. Flood stage at Shawneetown is 33 feet. Many low-lying areas were flooded, primarily farm fields and woodlands. Several county roads were closed.

Flood in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 17-APR-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSICLARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. The river remained above flood stage from mid March through mid April. On the Golconda gage in Pope County, the crest in April was 46.82 feet on the 11th. Flood stage at Golconda is 40 feet. Floodwaters approached Rosiclare. Many low-lying areas were flooded, primarily farm fields and woodlands. The ferry from Cave-In-Rock to Crittenden County, KY was shut down due to the flooding.

Flood in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 17-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLCONDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred at Golconda. The river remained above flood stage from mid March through mid April. The crest in April was 46.82 feet on the 11th. Flood stage at Golconda is 40 feet. Many low-lying areas were flooded, primarily farm fields and woodlands.