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The house is typically lifted several feet above base flood elevation (BFE) using hydraulic jacks and temporary supports. A new, permanent foundation-often concrete piers, pilings, or block ...

The pumps, though, require power. “If we don’t have constant power when the pumps are running, the house will flood within minutes,” Graeme said. Power outages are a risk during storms ...

The Ohio River gauge at nearby McAlpine in Louisville crested at close to 37 feet on April 9, the highest level since 1997. It is forecast to drop below minor flood stage on Sunday.