Flood Warning issued August 22 at 1:28AM EDT until August 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers…
South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHEN…Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 881.7 feet, Both eastbound and westbound lanes of
Interstate 70 are likely flooded, which may result in complete
shutdown of the interstate, detouring highway traffic through
communities near Ohio Routes 13, 40 and 37. Significant flooding of
the KOA campground occurs, as well as Buckeye Lake Estates and
other homes and businesses near the river channel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 881.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling, remaining below flood stage.
– Flood stage is 880.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 882.9
feet on 03/21/2020….The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers…
South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHEN…Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 881.7 feet, Both eastbound and westbound lanes of
Interstate 70 are likely flooded, which may result in complete
shutdown of the interstate, detouring highway traffic through
communities near Ohio Routes 13, 40 and 37. Significant flooding of
the KOA campground occurs, as well as Buckeye Lake Estates and
other homes and businesses near the river channel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 881.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling, remaining below flood stage.
– Flood stage is 880.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 882.9
feet on 03/21/2020.1:28 AMAugust 22, 2026
