Major Flood
881.7 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
881.3 ft
Minor Flood
880 ft
Action Stage
879 ft
What Floods at Each Level
884.5 ft
This is about the FEMA 1 percent flood. Numerous homes and businesses are flooded near the river channel, especially along and west of route 79. Interstate 70 is covered by water as deep as 2 feet in areas between Route 79 and Route 37.
884 ft
Widespread major flooding occurs in communities of Buckeye lake near the river channel, generally along and west of route 79. Interstate 70 is completely covered in water by a foot or more between route 79 and route 37.
883 ft
Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed from flooding, with over a foot of water likely on both eastbound and westbound lanes. Significant flooding of the KOA campground occurs, as well as Buckeye Lake Estates and other homes and businesses near the river channel.
881.7 ft
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.
881.5 ft
Water covers eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near route 79, likely shutting down eastbound interstate traffic. Detours may be set up in the region. Water surrounds homes in Buckeye Lake estates, with much of the KOA campground flooded.
881.3 ft
Water begins to spill onto eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in the area of Exit 129 near Buckeye Lake. The KOA campground floods, as well as Buckeye Lake Estates.
881 ft
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.
880 ft
Water extends onto the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake.
879 ft
Water would approach the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake.
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 21, 2020 | 882.89 ft | 2,318,197 cfs |
| Jul 14, 2017 | 881.82 ft | 2,315,351 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 881.37 ft | 2,314,154 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ISVO1
River
South Fork Licking River (OH)
County
Licking, OH
Coordinates
39.9442°N, 82.4914°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Licking River (OH) at Interstate 70 near Buckeye Lake?
The South Fork Licking River (OH) at Interstate 70 near Buckeye Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03144950) 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 South Fork Licking River (OH) at Interstate 70 near Buckeye Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Licking River (OH) at Interstate 70 near Buckeye Lake is 880 feet. Action stage begins at 879 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 881.3 feet, and major flooding at 881.7 feet.
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Where is the South Fork Licking River (OH) at Interstate 70 near Buckeye Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Licking County, Ohio at coordinates 39.9442°N, 82.4914°W. USGS site number: 03144950. 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
- 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.