Major Flood
22 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Significant flooding occurs along Hollander Street to the north of Weaver Boulevard, as well as onto Riverview Drive near the river. Widespread flooding of Owens Corning property near East Shields Street occurs, with water several feet deep in some areas of the property. Significant flooding of Everett Park occurs, with water several feet deep, and some flooding of homes along Pleasant, Lincoln, North, Valley and East Church Streets. This river stage is close to the FEMA 1 percent flood.
21 ft
Significant flooding occurs along Hollander Street on and north of Weaver Boulevard. Widespread flooding of the Owens Corning property near East Shields Street occurs, with water several feet deep in some areas of the property. Significant flooding of Everett Park occurs, with water several feet deep, and some flooding of homes along Pleasant, Lincoln, North, Valley and East Church Streets.
20 ft
Flooding worsens in the Owens Corning Facility. Flooding continues in Everett and Wildcat Parks, and water is as much as one to two feet deep near homes along Pleasant Street, Valley Street and North Avenue close to the North Fork.
19 ft
Flooding of homes and property occurs along North Avenue and sections of Pleasant and Valley Streets, and Riverside Drive and Case Avenue. Flooding is more widespread in the Owens Corning facility due to water from both the North Fork and backwater into Log Pond Run. Significant flooding of Everett and Wildcat Parks occurs.
18 ft
Some flooding of the Owens Corning facility occurs with flooding from both the Nork Fork and backwater flooding into the property from Log Pond Run. Flooding occurs of some yards and outbuildings along Pleasant Street and North Avenue, as well as flooding of Wildcat and Everett Parks.
17 ft
Minor flooding continues along the North Fork with backwater flooding onto Log Pond Run beginning to inundate some driveways on the Owens Corning property. Flooding also approaches homes near Pleasant Street and North Avenue, with flood water several feet deep in Wildcat Park.
16 ft
Minor flooding of lowland areas near the North Fork continues with backwater flooding into some low spots of the Owens Corning property. Flooding continues at Wildcat Park.
15 ft
Minor flooding in lowland areas along the North Fork occurs with some flooding of Wildcat Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2020 | 18.76 ft | 16,659 cfs |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 17.17 ft | 13,563 cfs |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 16.24 ft | 11,835 cfs |
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NMSO1
River
North Fork Licking River (OH)
County
Licking, OH
Coordinates
40.0594°N, 82.3964°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Licking River (OH) at Newark Main Street?
The North Fork Licking River (OH) at Newark Main Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03146402) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for North Fork Licking River (OH) at Newark Main Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Licking River (OH) at Newark Main Street is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the North Fork Licking River (OH) at Newark Main Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Licking County, Ohio at coordinates 40.0594°N, 82.3964°W. USGS site number: 03146402. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS/City of Newark
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.