Flood — Licking, Ohio

2025-07-17 · near Luray, Licking, Ohio

Event narrative

High water was reported over the intersection of State Route 37 and State Route 79 on the Licking / Fairfield County line.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system moved through the Mid Atlantic region, trailing a cold front south through the Ohio Valley. This cold front stalled out across central Ohio, prompting showers and thunderstorms to develop along its boundary. Some of these storms produced heavy rainfall that resulted in quick runoff and flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270583. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.