Flood Warning Issued for Raccoon Creek near Granville in Licking County
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for Raccoon Creek near Granville, Ohio, with minor flooding expected through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Licking County, Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wilmington OH
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Licking County, Ohio.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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