South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OH
Is South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OH flooding right now?
South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OH measured 873.50 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 880 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
873.50 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 880 ft, with major flooding at 881.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 882.89 ft on Sat, Mar 21, 2020.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 879 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 880 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 881.3 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 881.7 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 882.89 ft | 2020-03-21 |
| 881.82 ft | 2017-07-14 |
| 881.37 ft | 2024-04-03 |
| 880.63 ft | 2022-05-07 |
| 880.45 ft | 2022-02-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Licking River near Hebron OH | 3.2 mi | Licking County |
| South Fork Licking River at Kirkersville OH | 5.8 mi | Licking County |
| South Fork Licking River at Heath OH | 7.7 mi | Licking County |
| Raccoon Creek. below. Wilson Street at Newark OH | 8.6 mi | Licking County |
| Raccoon Creek near Granville OH | 9.2 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.