Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...

South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 881.7 feet, Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 are likely flooded, which may result in complete shutdown of the interstate, detouring highway traffic through communities near Ohio Routes 13, 40 and 37. Significant flooding of the KOA campground occurs, as well as Buckeye Lake Estates and other homes and businesses near the river channel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 882.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling, remaining below flood stage. - Flood stage is 880.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 882.9 feet on 03/21/2020.