South Fork Licking River at Heath OH
Is South Fork Licking River at Heath OH flooding right now?
South Fork Licking River at Heath OH measured 6.83 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.83 ft
Streamflow
569 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.06 ft on Fri, Mar 20, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.06 ft | 2020-03-20 |
| 18.7 ft | 2024-04-03 |
| 17.79 ft | 2017-07-13 |
| 17.59 ft | 2012-03-15 |
| 16.52 ft | 2022-02-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon Creek. below. Wilson Street at Newark OH | 1.0 mi | Licking County |
| North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH | 1.6 mi | Licking County |
| N. Fork. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH | 1.8 mi | Licking County |
| North Fork Licking River at Newark OH | 3.4 mi | Licking County |
| Licking River near 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.