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River Flood Warning
Issued: 5:28 AM Aug. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 881.7 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 881.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling, remaining below flood stage. - Flood stage is 880.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 882.9 feet on 03/21/2020. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 9:00 PM Aug. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...North Central Fairfield County in central Ohio... South Central Licking County in central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from yesterday's rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 500 PM EDT, Emergency management and law enforcement have reported flooding in the warned area due to ongoing overland and river flooding. Flooding will continue through Saturday morning. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Fairfield Beach, Harbor Hills, Etna, and Kirkersville. This includes Interstate 70 at State Routes 158, 37, 79, and 13. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
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