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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:24 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. * WHEN...From this morning to early this evening. * IMPACTS...At 880.0 feet, Water extends onto the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 880.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 880.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 880.0 feet. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 3:17 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following county, in northeast Kentucky, Lewis and the following counties, in Ohio, Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, Pike, Ross and Scioto. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional heavier showers as well as some thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon. This could bring locally heavy rainfall to areas that already have very wet soil. This could result in rapid runoff and flash flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. &&
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