South Fork Licking River (OH) at Kirkersville

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What floods at each level

• 14 ft

  All lanes are likely flooded along Interstate 70 just west of the State Route 37 exit. These impacts are observed about 4 hours after this level is reached at the South Fork Kirkersville gauge.

• 13.5 ft

  Flooding likely on westbound lanes of Interstate 70 just west of State Route 37. Flooding also approaches Interstate 70 eastbound lanes, possibly spilling onto the roadway. These impacts are observed about 4 hours after this level is reached at the South Fork Kirkersville gauge.

• 13 ft

  At stages above 13 feet, flooding approaches Interstate 70 just west of State Route 37. Some water may begin to extend onto westbound lanes.

• 12 ft

  If a crest of this level combines with a Buckeye Lake level elevation of at least 892.5 feet, significant flooding occurs near Buckeye Lake Estates and the KOA campground. In addition, flooding occurs along Interstate 70 near State Route 79, with the interstate possibly closed completely for the duration of the flooding. The delay of onset of interstate flooding from a Kirkersville crest is from six to eight hours.

• 11 ft

  If a crest of this level combines with a Buckeye Lake level elevation of at least 892.5 feet, significant flooding occurs near Buckeye Lake Estates and the KOA campground. In addition, flooding of exit ramps and both eastbound and westbound lanes occurs along Interstate 70 near Exit 129 at State Route 79.

• 10 ft

  If a crest of this level combines with a Buckeye Lake level elevation of at least 892.5 feet, minor flooding occurs near Buckeye Lake Estates and the KOA campground. In addition, some flooding of exit ramps and possible eastbound lane restrictions occur along Interstate 70 near State Route 79.

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