South Fork Licking River at Heath OH
Is South Fork Licking River at Heath OH flooding right now?
No — South Fork Licking River at Heath OH is at 6.78 ft, 9.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 81 min ago.
Gauge height
6.78 ft
Streamflow
533 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.
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 Cr. 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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