Flood Warning issued August 22 at 5:57AM 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…Minor 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 881.0 feet, The Route 79 eastbound exit is likely
closed due to high water, with water also encroaching onto the edge
of eastbound outer lane of Interstate 70.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 4:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 881.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this afternoon and continue falling, remaining below flood stage.
– Flood stage is 880.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 879.5
feet on 12/22/2013….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 this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 881.0 feet, The Route 79 eastbound exit is likely
closed due to high water, with water also encroaching onto the edge
of eastbound outer lane of Interstate 70.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 4:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 881.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this afternoon and continue falling, remaining below flood stage.
– Flood stage is 880.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 879.5
feet on 12/22/2013.5:57 AMAugust 22, 2026
