Flood Warning Issued for Raccoon Creek near Granville in Licking County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for Raccoon Creek near Granville. The alert was issued early Friday morning and remains in effect until 10:41 AM EST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Licking County, Ohio, focusing on the areas surrounding Raccoon Creek near Granville (UGC: OHC089).

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. The NWS recommends avoiding the area and monitoring local conditions via the official weather service website.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 1:00 AM EST Friday, the river stage was measured at 8.3 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 13.0 feet early this morning, reaching a predicted crest of 13.4 feet. At these levels, water is expected to encroach on storage buildings near the Granville Water Plant.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective as of 1:34 AM EST and is expected to expire at 10:41 AM EST on February 20. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage early this morning and fall back below flood stage later this morning.