Raccoon Creek at Newark below Wilson St.
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Licking County, Ohio on the Raccoon Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03145534, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
This level is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Dozens of homes and businesses between West Church Street and Raccoon Creek are flooded, with flooding also affecting several blocks between West Church and Route 16. Additionally, flooding affects property along the east side of North 21st Street, with much of the YMCA campus and buildings flooded. Flooding of homes and businesses also occurs near the creek between Main and Wilson Streets.
20 ft
Locations along South 6th Street near the creek are flooded between the railroad tracks and Main Street. Flooding along Western Avenue may be several feet deep along property closest to the creek. Flooding also begins behind homes along Wilson Street. Flooding worsens along Raccoon Drive, as well as White Field and the YMCA complex.
19 ft
Flooding affects homes and businesses along Wilson and Jefferson Streets, as well as along Western Avenue. Flooding also affects Raccoon Drive. White Field is flooded, as well as areas of the YMCA complex. Flooding near the creek is confined to properties east of North 21st Street.
18 ft
Water encroaches on properties over several blocks of an area between Jefferson and Wilson Streets near the creek, as well as areas between West Church and North 21st Streets near the YMCA. Homes in the area incur flooding with water roughly one foot deep.
17 ft
Further inundation occurs in areas near the White Field Stadium and Flory Park. In addition, lowland flooding of some properties occurs between North 21st Street and Raccoon Creek and near North 9th Street and Raccoon Creek.
16 ft
Flood waters approach White Field. In addition, flooding occurs in Flory 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 | 20.22 ft | 10,057 cfs |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 20.22 ft | 10,057 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 16.52 ft | 7,625 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 16.52 ft | 7,625 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 15 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Raccoon Creek at Newark below Wilson St.?
The Raccoon Creek at Newark below Wilson St. gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03145534) 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 Raccoon Creek at Newark below Wilson St.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Raccoon Creek at Newark below Wilson St. is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Raccoon Creek at Newark below Wilson St. gauge located?
The gauge is located in Licking County, Ohio at coordinates 40.0525°N, 82.4114°W. USGS site number: 03145534. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.