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River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:26 PM Aug. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 880.5 feet, Water extends onto the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake. Widespread flooding occurs through Buckeye Lake Estates. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 880.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 880.5 feet late this morning. It will fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 880.0 feet. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 11:20 AM Aug. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...North Central Fairfield County in central Ohio... South Central Licking County in central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 713 AM EDT, flooding continues with several road closures. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Fairfield Beach, Harbor Hills, Etna, Kirkersville, Interstate 70 at State Route 37 and Interstate 70 at State Route 13. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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