Licking River near Newark OH
Is Licking River near Newark OH flooding right now?
Licking River near Newark OH measured 5.18 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.8 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.18 ft
Streamflow
1,450 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.3 ft on Wed, Jan 21, 1959.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.3 ft | 1959-01-21 |
| 17.21 ft | 1979-09-15 |
| 16.63 ft | 1968-05-28 |
| 16.18 ft | 2024-04-03 |
| 15.84 ft | 2005-01-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH | 2.8 mi | Licking County |
| N. Fork. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH | 3.0 mi | Licking County |
| Raccoon Creek. below. Wilson Street at Newark OH | 3.8 mi | Licking County |
| South Fork Licking River at Heath OH | 4.2 mi | Licking County |
| North Fork Licking River at Newark OH | 4.2 mi | Licking County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.