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SwedenBuckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH water level
Lake, Buckeye Lake, Ohio, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey reports Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH at 891.46 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this lake yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 891.45 ft – 891.48 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 892.76 ftApril 3, 2024
Boating and fishing at Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH
Use the recent trend to judge conditions. A fast rise or fall shows up at docks and beaches within days.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
What happens at each level
- 892.80 ft
- If a crest of at least 10 feet also occurs along the South Fork of the Licking at Kirkersville with this lake elevation, exit ramp and lane restrictions will likely occur along I-70 near the Route 79 exit. Flooding also occurs near Buckeye Lake Estates and the KOA campground. If a crest of at least 11 feet occurs along the South Fork of the Licking at Kirkersvile, the combination of the crest at Kirkersville and a 892.8 foot lake level will likely result in westbound and eastbound lane closures.
- 892.50 ft
- If a crest of at least 10 feet was observed at Kirkersville, the combined outflow from Buckeye Lake and the high water at Kirkersville will result in some flooding along I-70 near the Route 79 exit. Mainly eastbound lanes and exit ramps will be impacted. If the Kirkersville crest is greater than 11 feet combined with an 892.5 foot level at the lake, truck traffic may also need to be rerouted off the interstate.
- 892.30 ft
- If a crest of at least 10 feet was observed at Kirkersville, the combined outflow from Buckeye Lake and the high water at Kirkersville will result in some flooding along I-70 near the Route 79 exit. Mainly eastbound lanes and exit ramps will be impacted. If the Kirkersville crest is greater than 11 feet combined with an 892.5 foot level at the lake, truck traffic may also need to be rerouted off the interstate.
- 892.10 ft
- Sellers Point Emergency Spillway has begun overtopping its 892.08 elevation. Buckeye Lake beings spilling into the South Fork of the Licking River.
- 891.46 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 871.61 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 1.1 mi |
| South Fork Licking River near Hebron OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 2.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 4.3 mi |
| South Fork Licking River at Kirkersville OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 11.0 cfs | High | −1.4 cfs | 6 mi |
| South Fork Licking River at Heath OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 5.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Cr. | 5.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River | 3.46 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OHRiver gauge, N. Fk. Licking River | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Raccoon Creek near Granville OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek | 2.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH really 891.46 ft deep?
No. 891.46 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 891.46 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH?
The highest level on record is 892.76 ft on April 3, 2024.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:395540082291600(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.92778, -82.48778(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 891.46 ft | 2026-10-20 17:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Buckeye Lake near Watkins Island OH (usgs:395540082291600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/buckeye-lake-near-watkins-island-oh
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer