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SwedenLicking River near Newark OH water level
River gauge, Licking River, Ohio, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 242 cfs
History
What this means
The Licking River near Newark OH is at 3.25 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.75 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.25 ft and 3.44 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
- 20.30 ftJanuary 21, 1959
Floating and fishing near Licking River near Newark OH
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 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
- 20.00 ft
- This is very close to the 1959 flood of record. Dozens of homes in the Denman Park neighborhood behind the levee are flooded, with much of the area between Harrison Street and the South Fork flooded by several feet of water. Most of the Little Texas neighborhood is also flooded south of the railroad tracks. Much of Summit Street Road is also flooded.
- 19.00 ft
- Dozens of homes in the Denman Park neighborhood behind the levee are flooded, with much of the area between Harrison Street and the South Fork flooded by several feet of water. Most of the Little Texas neighborhood is also flooded south of the railroad tracks. Much of Summit Street Road is also flooded.
- 18.50 ft
- Dozens of homes in the Denman Park neighborhood behind the levee are flooded, with much of the area from Harrison Street to National Drive flooded by several feet of water. Most of the Little Texas neighborhood is also flooded south of the C and O Railroad tracks.
- 18.00 ft
- Water begins to flow behind the levee protecting neighborhoods near Denman Park near the south fork of the river. Many homes are flooded between Fleek Avenue and National Drive by water several feet in depth. Flooding worsens in the Little Texas neighborhood between the C and O Railroad and the river.
- 16.00 ft
- Flooding of nearly half of Canterbury Trails Mobile Home Park occurs, with portions of Licking View Drive flooded. Backwater flooding into Raccoon Creek is possible, which may flood areas of Raccoon Drive. Properties near Nathaniel Avenue and Spring Streets flood, with homes flooding in the Little Texas area between Ohio Street and the river. The ball diamonds near Little Texas also flood, as well as areas of Summit Street Road.
- 15.00 ft
- Water is nearly one foot deep on Sleepy Hollow Road, portions of Nathaniel Avenue and Southeast Summit Road. Additionally, water encroaches areas near Canterbury Trails Mobile Home community near Licking View Drive and Forry Street.
- 14.00 ft
- A few inches of water covers Nathaniel Avenue, Forry Street near the 200 block, the Babe Ruth ball diamonds. Some low-lying areas near Little Texas and Summit Road east of Newark incur minor flooding, as well as Sleepy Hollow Road.
- 3.25 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: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.30 ft | January 21, 1959 |
| 2 | 17.21 ft | September 15, 1979 |
| 3 | 16.63 ft | May 28, 1968 |
| 4 | 16.18 ft | April 3, 2024 |
| 5 | 15.84 ft | January 6, 2005 |
| 6 | 15.50 ft | June 22, 1989 |
| 7 | 15.32 ft | February 18, 2022 |
| 8 | 15.05 ft | July 12, 1990 |
| 9 | 14.90 ft | January 5, 2004 |
| 10 | 14.49 ft | January 12, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.22 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Licking River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking River below Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OHRiver gauge, Licking River | 4.13 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Licking River at FarmersRiver gauge, Licking River | 8.67 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 149 mi |
| Licking River at Highway 60 at FarmersRiver gauge, Licking River | 2.50 ft | No reference yet | +0.09 ft | 148 mi |
| Licking River at Blue Lick SpringsRiver gauge, Licking River | 5.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.80 ft | 144 mi |
| Licking River at McKinneysburgRiver gauge, Licking River | 5.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 144 mi |
| Licking River at CatawbaRiver gauge, Licking River | 704 cfs | Normal | +432 cfs | 141 mi |
| Licking River at Highway 536 near AlexandriaRiver gauge, Licking River | 259 cfs | Normal | −41.0 cfs | 137 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River | 3.46 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 2.8 mi |
| N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OHRiver gauge, N. Fk. Licking River | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Cr. | 5.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.8 mi |
| South Fork Licking River at Heath OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 5.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.2 mi |
| North Fork Licking River at Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River | 0.37 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 4.2 mi |
| South Fork Licking River near Hebron OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Raccoon Creek near Granville OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek | 2.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 871.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Licking River near Newark OH?
The official flood stage is 14.00 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 Licking River near Newark OH today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.25 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Licking River near Newark OH rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Licking River near Newark OH normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Licking River near Newark OH?
The highest level on record is 20.30 ft on January 21, 1959.
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:03146500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.05923, -82.33959(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 | 3.25 ft | 2026-10-19 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 242 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Licking River near Newark OH (usgs:03146500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/licking-river-near-newark-oh
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