Flood Warning

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

South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until this 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 12:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 881.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this 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.