Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH water level

Name: Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Raccoon Cr., Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.25ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 68.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH is at 5.25 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.75 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.15 ft and 5.28 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: 20.22 ftMarch 20, 2020

Floating and fishing near Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 10.75 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: This level is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Dozens of homes and businesses between West Church Street and Raccoon Creek are flooded, with flooding also affecting several blocks between West Church and Route 16. Additionally, flooding affects property along the east side of North 21st Street, with much of the YMCA campus and buildings flooded. Flooding of homes and businesses also occurs near the creek between Main and Wilson Streets.
20.00 ft: Locations along South 6th Street near the creek are flooded between the railroad tracks and Main Street. Flooding along Western Avenue may be several feet deep along property closest to the creek. Flooding also begins behind homes along Wilson Street. Flooding worsens along Raccoon Drive, as well as White Field and the YMCA complex.
19.00 ft: Flooding affects homes and businesses along Wilson and Jefferson Streets, as well as along Western Avenue. Flooding also affects Raccoon Drive. White Field is flooded, as well as areas of the YMCA complex. Flooding near the creek is confined to properties east of North 21st Street.
18.00 ft: Water encroaches on properties over several blocks of an area between Jefferson and Wilson Streets near the creek, as well as areas between West Church and North 21st Streets near the YMCA. Homes in the area incur flooding with water roughly one foot deep.
17.00 ft: Further inundation occurs in areas near the White Field Stadium and Flory Park. In addition, lowland flooding of some properties occurs between North 21st Street and Raccoon Creek and near North 9th Street and Raccoon Creek.
16.00 ft: Flood waters approach White Field. In addition, flooding occurs in Flory Park.
5.25 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.22 ft	March 20, 2020
2	16.52 ft	April 3, 2024
3	15.00 ft	March 15, 2012
4	10.43 ft	July 9, 2013
5	10.27 ft	May 3, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

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	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	0.9 mi
North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	3.42 ft	High	−0.03 ft	1.0 mi
South Fork Licking River at Heath OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River	5.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	1.0 mi
North Fork Licking River at Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	0.35 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	2.4 mi
Licking River near Newark OHRiver gauge, Licking River	3.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	3.8 mi
South Fork Licking River near Hebron OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River	2.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	5.5 mi
Raccoon Creek near Granville OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek	2.99 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	8 mi
South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River	871.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	9 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 10.75 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 Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT, the water level was 5.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street 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 Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OH?

The highest level on record is 20.22 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:03145534 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.05250, -82.41139 (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	5.25 ft	2026-10-21 00:45	Provisional
Flow	68.9 cfs	2026-10-21 00:45	Provisional

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