Is the North Fork Licking River flooding?

Ohio · 4 gauges · Ohio river levels

The North Fork Licking River is tracked by 4 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 North Fork Licking River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.

data refreshed 16 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is North Fork Licking River at Utica OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.92 ft on 2 April 2024, carrying 6,410 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (39 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.84 ft, 10.1 ft below that record.

Drains 116 sq mi · gauge elevation 929 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
N. Fork. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OHNo flooding3.58 ft15 ft
North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OHNo flooding4.99 ft
North Fork Licking River at Utica OHNo flood stage defined7.84 ft
North Fork Licking River at Newark OHNo flood stage defined0.76 ft
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.