Flood Warning issued August 16 at 7:22AM EDT until August 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. * WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 880.0 feet, Water nearly extends onto the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake. Flooding also affects Buckeye Lake Estates. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 879.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 880.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 880.0 feet.

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.

Issued by NWS Wilmington OH; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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