N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH water level
River gauge, N. Fk. Licking River, Ohio, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 92.4 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH, where the gauge shows 2.68 ft.
It is 12.32 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.66 ft – 2.83 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.76 ftMarch 20, 2020
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Significant flooding occurs along Hollander Street to the north of Weaver Boulevard, as well as onto Riverview Drive near the river. Widespread flooding of Owens Corning property near East Shields Street occurs, with water several feet deep in some areas of the property. Significant flooding of Everett Park occurs, with water several feet deep, and some flooding of homes along Pleasant, Lincoln, North, Valley and East Church Streets. This river stage is close to the FEMA 1 percent flood.
- 21.00 ft
- Significant flooding occurs along Hollander Street on and north of Weaver Boulevard. Widespread flooding of the Owens Corning property near East Shields Street occurs, with water several feet deep in some areas of the property. Significant flooding of Everett Park occurs, with water several feet deep, and some flooding of homes along Pleasant, Lincoln, North, Valley and East Church Streets.
- 20.00 ft
- Flooding worsens in the Owens Corning Facility. Flooding continues in Everett and Wildcat Parks, and water is as much as one to two feet deep near homes along Pleasant Street, Valley Street and North Avenue close to the North Fork.
- 19.00 ft
- Flooding of homes and property occurs along North Avenue and sections of Pleasant and Valley Streets, and Riverside Drive and Case Avenue. Flooding is more widespread in the Owens Corning facility due to water from both the North Fork and backwater into Log Pond Run. Significant flooding of Everett and Wildcat Parks occurs.
- 18.00 ft
- Some flooding of the Owens Corning facility occurs with flooding from both the Nork Fork and backwater flooding into the property from Log Pond Run. Flooding occurs of some yards and outbuildings along Pleasant Street and North Avenue, as well as flooding of Wildcat and Everett Parks.
- 17.00 ft
- Minor flooding continues along the North Fork with backwater flooding onto Log Pond Run beginning to inundate some driveways on the Owens Corning property. Flooding also approaches homes near Pleasant Street and North Avenue, with flood water several feet deep in Wildcat Park.
- 16.00 ft
- Minor flooding of lowland areas near the North Fork continues with backwater flooding into some low spots of the Owens Corning property. Flooding continues at Wildcat Park.
- 15.00 ft
- Minor flooding in lowland areas along the North Fork occurs with some flooding of Wildcat Park.
- 2.68 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.76 ft | March 20, 2020 |
| 2 | 17.17 ft | April 3, 2024 |
| 3 | 16.24 ft | February 18, 2022 |
| 4 | 15.93 ft | May 20, 2020 |
| 5 | 15.90 ft | March 29, 2020 |
| 6 | 15.78 ft | March 15, 2012 |
| 7 | 10.40 ft | April 5, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.48 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River | 3.45 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 0.4 mi |
| Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Cr. | 5.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 0.9 mi |
| South Fork Licking River at Heath OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 5.07 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1.8 mi |
| North Fork Licking River at Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River | 0.38 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Licking River near Newark OHRiver gauge, Licking River | 3.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.0 mi |
| South Fork Licking River near Hebron OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 2.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| Raccoon Creek near Granville OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek | 2.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 871.61 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 12.32 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH?
The highest level on record is 18.76 ft on March 20, 2020.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03146402(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.05944, -82.39639(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.68 ft | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 92.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OH (usgs:03146402). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/n-fk-licking-river-at-e-main-st-at-newark-oh
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