Flood — Licking, Ohio

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

Event narrative

State Route 13 was reported to be closed due to high water just south of Interstate 70.

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 1270586. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.