Is the Licking River flooding?
The Licking River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Ohio. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Licking River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Ohio river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Licking River below Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 37.00 ft in March 1913, carrying 39,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (69 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.32 ft, 29.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking River near Newark OH | No flooding | 5.18 ft | 14 ft | |
| Licking River below Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OH | No flood stage defined | 7.32 ft | — |