North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH water level

Name: North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, North Fork Licking River, Ohio, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

3.45ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT (50 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH is well above normal at 3.45 ft.

The median for mid-October is 2.90 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.55 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.92 ft, a difference of +0.53 ft. The record high is 17.11 ft, set on March 20, 2008.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.44 ft and 8.96 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.90 ft0.55 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.44 ft – 3.35 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.92 ft+0.53 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.44 ft – 8.96 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.88 ft – 13.74 ft
Highest on record: 17.11 ftMarch 20, 2008

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

23.00 ft: This would approach the flood of record from January 1959. Communities not protected by flood levees are inundated, especially the Little Texas neighborhood. Numerous homes in this area are flooded, as well as many roads leading in and out of the area.
22.00 ft: Several homes in Little Texas become flooded prompting possible evacuations. Water covering low-lying roadways becomes deeper with access to several homes in Little Texas cut off. Miller and Lynn Streets are flooded.
21.00 ft: Flooding in southern Newark intensifies with water covering low-lying roads. Access to some homes in Little Texas are cut off with flood water entering several homes at this level. Several roads are also flooded including Miller and Lynn Streets.
20.50 ft: Some roads are flooded in southern Newark with water beginning to get into some of the closest homes near the river in the Little Texas area. Some evacuations may be necessary.
20.00 ft: Some roads are flooded in southern Newark with water nearing and possibly flooding homes in Little Texas. Portions of Miller and Lynn Streets near the river are flooded. Several homes in Little Texas are cut off.
19.00 ft: Some roadways in southern Newark are flooded with flood waters continuing to approach homes in Little Texas. The Babe Ruth Baseball Diamond is also flooded.
18.00 ft: The North Fork is out of its banks with lowland flooding occuring along the river in especially the southeast area of the city. City flood control operations are in effect. Flood waters approach the Babe Ruth Baseball Diamond.
3.45 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.11 ft	March 20, 2008
2	15.30 ft	January 25, 1969
3	14.50 ft	August 12, 1980
4	14.00 ft	April 24, 1970
5	13.70 ft	May 24, 1968

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.

18 Sun 59° 34° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 65° 38° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 66° 42° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 65° 43° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 64° 40° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 67° 44° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 67° 43° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on the North Fork Licking River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Licking River at Utica OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	52.5 cfs	High	−4.0 cfs	13 mi
North Fork Licking River at Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	0.37 ft	High	±0	2.5 mi
North Fork Licking River near Mount OlivetRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	1.55 ft	Below flood stage	±0	133 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OHRiver gauge, N. Fk. Licking River	2.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	0.4 mi
Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Cr.	5.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	1.0 mi
South Fork Licking River at Heath OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River	5.06 ft	Below flood stage	±0	1.6 mi
Licking River near Newark OHRiver gauge, Licking River	3.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	2.8 mi
South Fork Licking River near Hebron OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River	2.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	6 mi
Raccoon Creek near Granville OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek	2.95 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
South Fork Licking River at Kirkersville OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River	12.4 cfs	High	−1.1 cfs	13 mi

Questions and answers

Is the North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.53 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.92 ft.

What is a normal level for the North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.90 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.44 ft and 3.35 ft, based on 9 years of records.

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 North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OH?

The highest level on record is 17.11 ft on March 20, 2008.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03146405 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.05389, -82.39222 (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	3.45 ft	2026-10-20 13:00	Provisional

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