Flood Warning issued August 17 at 4:18AM EDT until August 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers…
South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHEN…Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS…At 881.0 feet, The Route 79 eastbound exit is closed due
to high water, with water likely also encroaching onto the edge of
eastbound outer lane of Interstate 70.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 3:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 880.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is near crest. It is expected to fall below
flood stage late this evening and continue falling, remaining
below flood stage.
– Flood stage is 880.0 feet….The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers…
South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHEN…Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS…At 881.0 feet, The Route 79 eastbound exit is closed due
to high water, with water likely also encroaching onto the edge of
eastbound outer lane of Interstate 70.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 3:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 880.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is near crest. It is expected to fall below
flood stage late this evening and continue falling, remaining
below flood stage.
– Flood stage is 880.0 feet.4:18 AMAugust 17, 2026
