The effects of hurricane Ike in NE Ohio

**Jim Oaks** · 09-16-2008, 07:33 AM

Sunday evening we got really high winds from Ike. It was crazy because it was really windy (60-70mph) but we didn't have any rain. Our power surged on and off and reset the satelite dish several times interrupting the Cleveland/Pittsburgh game. The power never actually went out but for a few seconds.

Monday morning I got up and took the kids to school. No school.

Today (Tuesday), still no school.

Apparently, there is somewhere around 30,000 people just in our county without power. I guess we were pretty lucky since we still have it.

It's kind of crazy to think that we were effected by a hurricane from the Gulf of Mexico. Anytime I see hurricane forcasts all the way down there, I just figure we'll get some rain.

**Jspafford** · 09-16-2008, 07:37 AM

We've been out power since Sunday. Our new house lost power sometime after I went to the north side of Columbus because a 100+ year old tree fell down on my Mom's garage. Her power is also out, mainly because the powerline couldn't take the weight of the above mentioned tree.

As of last night our power is still not on. It's been on the whole time here at work, but yesterday out internet and phones were down.

I don't know how I am going to get this huge tree cut up. I guess I'll have to take a day off work and borrow a flatbed trailer to haul it on. Hope the B2 has enough balls to drag it around.

There are still 284,000 people in Franklin County without power.

**metalmacguyver** · 09-16-2008, 07:50 AM

If the tree is not bigger than 32" in diameter, you can cut it with a 16" chainsaw. If its bigger than that, you can try to find a 20" bar and chain to bolt onto your chainsaw. You will probably need to take it really easy unless you have on of those old beefy chainsaws that have more power than they need (like my MAC610 that i converted to a 20" bar).

Dont forget to get some pics of the BII dragging this huge tree around!

engdept · 09-16-2008, 08:43 AM

Southern Indiana go hit hard. We lost power on Sunday around 12pm and still have no power. There are 5 counties in Southern Indiana and 250,000 people in Louisville, KY without power. They are telling everyone that it wont come back on until late this week or early next week.

I have been cutting trees like crazy. It looks like multiple tornado's went through Charlestown on Sunday.

I will post pictures when my PC gets restored; thank goodness for an iPhone for communication to the outside world.

**Mac** · 09-16-2008, 08:53 AM

Our local power company just sent 10 crews to Ohio, they were going to Texas until you got the storms there. I know Chicago really got the rain, new record for one day.
Mac

naford · 09-16-2008, 09:06 AM

I got gas for 3.79.

wvcat · 09-16-2008, 09:50 AM

My power went out right before the kick off and came back on yesterday around 4pm...it sucked...lol No school yesterday

Plum Ranger XLT · 09-16-2008, 12:23 PM

I live about 30 west of Cincinnati and we got the high winds from Ike and the electric went out about 3 p.m. Sunday and finally came back on about half hour ago, so about two days without electric.

94STXRanger · 09-16-2008, 02:00 PM

I got gas for 2.59. Yes two dollars and fifty nine cents. It was awesome. Gas had just jumped to 3.59, and i heard about a station down the road that had their pumps all screwed up. The sign said 3.59 but the pumps read 2.59, and thats what i got it for. Fourty bucks got me fifteen gallons of gas and filled me up from quarter tank. It was great.

KELLY88 · 09-16-2008, 02:08 PM

I used to live in southern indiana and still have a lot of relatives there. Trees down everywhere, looks like tornadoes went through. Luckily everyone is ok but most are out of power, or were at least yesterday. News reports are saying I think 5 people in Indiana alone killed by falling trees. That's pretty crazy that a storm going northwest into texas could turn and still have enough power left to go across the midwest and bring winds that high. The Sunday Night game at Cleveland was a lot of fun to watch though. Probably one of the funniest football games I've seen in a long time.

danger88ranger · 09-16-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Oaks

Apparently, there is somewhere around 30,000 people just in our county without power. I guess we were pretty lucky since we still have it.

It's funny you say that the same thing happened to me also. Most of my friends lost power and still don't have any while i didn't lose my power at all.

chittybangbang · 09-16-2008, 03:13 PM

We lucked out.Power went out for about 30 seconds,long enough for the generator to kick in but not enough for the power to transfer over.We did loose some newly installed siding(grr) and the neighbors tree lost a few trees.Towns around us are still without power and may not come back on until Friday.

09-16-2008, 07:33 AM	#1
Jim Oaks Building another truck Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salem, Ohio Year: 1983 & 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 / 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Dedicated trail rig! Posts: 6,048 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	The effects of hurricane Ike in NE Ohio Sunday evening we got really high winds from Ike. It was crazy because it was really windy (60-70mph) but we didn't have any rain. Our power surged on and off and reset the satelite dish several times interrupting the Cleveland/Pittsburgh game. The power never actually went out but for a few seconds. Monday morning I got up and took the kids to school. No school. Today (Tuesday), still no school. Apparently, there is somewhere around 30,000 people just in our county without power. I guess we were pretty lucky since we still have it. It's kind of crazy to think that we were effected by a hurricane from the Gulf of Mexico. Anytime I see hurricane forcasts all the way down there, I just figure we'll get some rain. __________________ Some people are like slinkies -- not much good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. Check out my Blue Oval Militia Profile HERE Follow Me Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 07:37 AM	#2
Jspafford Logan Andrew Feb 17, 2012 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Canal Winchester, Ohio Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting Passed Posts: 8,002 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (15)	We've been out power since Sunday. Our new house lost power sometime after I went to the north side of Columbus because a 100+ year old tree fell down on my Mom's garage. Her power is also out, mainly because the powerline couldn't take the weight of the above mentioned tree. As of last night our power is still not on. It's been on the whole time here at work, but yesterday out internet and phones were down. I don't know how I am going to get this huge tree cut up. I guess I'll have to take a day off work and borrow a flatbed trailer to haul it on. Hope the B2 has enough balls to drag it around. There are still 284,000 people in Franklin County without power. __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 2.9L, Manual Trans and T-case, Manual hubs \| 2004 Tahoe Z71, 5.3L 4L60E, AutoTrac 4WD, Leather, Bose, DVD, Loaded \| 2009 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Bed 5" MBRP Straight Pipe, EFI Live Tuned by Longhorn Fab Shop. Last edited by Jspafford; 09-16-2008 at 07:46 AM.
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 07:50 AM	#3
metalmacguyver Yeah, I built that. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Plymouth MA home, Buzzards Bay MA Year: 1997, 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, F350 Engine: 4.0, 7.3 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Working and Wheeling Posts: 3,822 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (28)	If the tree is not bigger than 32" in diameter, you can cut it with a 16" chainsaw. If its bigger than that, you can try to find a 20" bar and chain to bolt onto your chainsaw. You will probably need to take it really easy unless you have on of those old beefy chainsaws that have more power than they need (like my MAC610 that i converted to a 20" bar). Dont forget to get some pics of the BII dragging this huge tree around! __________________ Horsepower is how fast you hit a wall. Torque is how far you move a wall. http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=21890 1994 F350 7.3L PSD, 5spd, DD/tow rig, 2wd for now... 1997 Excab/4.0/5spd/Manual1354/4.88/locked F/R /35"BFG MTs/WarnXD9000i/6"lift/HYDROBOOST!!/Extended radius arms/Wheeling only.
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 08:43 AM	#4
engdept Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlestown, IN Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: Soon to be 4wd Used For: Daily Driver Posts: 652 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (1)	Southern Indiana go hit hard. We lost power on Sunday around 12pm and still have no power. There are 5 counties in Southern Indiana and 250,000 people in Louisville, KY without power. They are telling everyone that it wont come back on until late this week or early next week. I have been cutting trees like crazy. It looks like multiple tornado's went through Charlestown on Sunday. I will post pictures when my PC gets restored; thank goodness for an iPhone for communication to the outside world.
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
Mac Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: C. Wisconsin Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Ext Cab Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Street Used For: Summer Beater Posts: 4,393 Rep Power: 55 iTrader: (2)	Our local power company just sent 10 crews to Ohio, they were going to Texas until you got the storms there. I know Chicago really got the rain, new record for one day. Mac
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 09:06 AM	#6
naford Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 642 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (0)	I got gas for 3.79.
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 09:50 AM	#7
wvcat Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Class: 4x4 Posts: 460 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (1)	My power went out right before the kick off and came back on yesterday around 4pm...it sucked...lol No school yesterday __________________ 2000 ext cab 4wd 4.0 5 sp 2000 ext cab project Previous Rangers 99 Ext Cab 4wd 4.0/auto -sold 98 reg cab 4 cyl auto-sold 99 Ext Cab 4wd 3.0/5sp wrecked -rebuilding 01 Edge Ext cab 2wd 3.0/auto-parted, 98 2wd reg cab 2.5/auto-sold, 98 4wd 4.0/auto-sold, 94 Ext cab 4x4 4.0/5sp-sold, 98 Ext cab 4x4 4.0 auto-parted, 94 2wd reg cab 2.3/5 sp-traded, 89 2wd reg cab 2.3/5 sp-sold
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 12:23 PM	#8
Plum Ranger XLT Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lawrenceburg, IN Year: 2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3L Class: 2WD Used For: Daily Transportation Posts: 289 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	I live about 30 west of Cincinnati and we got the high winds from Ike and the electric went out about 3 p.m. Sunday and finally came back on about half hour ago, so about two days without electric.
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 02:00 PM	#9
94STXRanger Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas City Year: 1994,1965 Make: Ford Model: Ranger supercab, Mustang Coupe Engine: 4.0, 302 Posts: 769 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (1)	I got gas for 2.59. Yes two dollars and fifty nine cents. It was awesome. Gas had just jumped to 3.59, and i heard about a station down the road that had their pumps all screwed up. The sign said 3.59 but the pumps read 2.59, and thats what i got it for. Fourty bucks got me fifteen gallons of gas and filled me up from quarter tank. It was great. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2949161 http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/c...t=40d9ecc0.pbw Specs: -'94 Ext. Cab 4x4, 4.0l 5 spd. 31x10.50x15 Wrangler AT/S. Warn Manual hubs. A tool box! -Tube bumper, needs welded to mounts -40 series Flowmaster. -5.5" Superduffcountry lift
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 02:08 PM	#10
KELLY88 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Mary/Daytona Beach, FL Year: 1997, 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger STX, Ranger Edge Engine: 4.0, 4.0 Class: 4x4, 2WD Street Used For: Offroader, Daily Driver Posts: 2,383 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (0)	I used to live in southern indiana and still have a lot of relatives there. Trees down everywhere, looks like tornadoes went through. Luckily everyone is ok but most are out of power, or were at least yesterday. News reports are saying I think 5 people in Indiana alone killed by falling trees. That's pretty crazy that a storm going northwest into texas could turn and still have enough power left to go across the midwest and bring winds that high. The Sunday Night game at Cleveland was a lot of fun to watch though. Probably one of the funniest football games I've seen in a long time. __________________ 1997 Ranger STX 4.0L 4X4....... 200,000 miles and counting 4" Superlift w/ Pro Comp shocks, 33" Mud Terrains, 4.56 Gears, Iridium plugs, Warn manual hubs, Flowmaster 40 "I can predict the motions of the cosmos but I can not calculate the madness of the people." - Isaac Newton, 1727
	Tweet

09-16-2008, 03:13 PM	#12
chittybangbang Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aurora Ohio Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger xlt Engine: 2.9 Class: 2WD Posts: 1,560 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	We lucked out.Power went out for about 30 seconds,long enough for the generator to kick in but not enough for the power to transfer over.We did loose some newly installed siding(grr) and the neighbors tree lost a few trees.Towns around us are still without power and may not come back on until Friday. __________________ Dan Sapochetti
	Tweet

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode