Flood Warning — Licking County, Ohio
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 4:32PM EDT until August 12 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 880.0 feet, Water extends onto the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake. Flooding also affects Buckeye Lake Estates. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 878.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 880.2 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 880.0 feet.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Licking County, Ohio?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET.
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Fairfield County.