12/8/2023
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Special Announcment from NOAA
High water announcements expanding in Ohio December 14
Public Information Statement from National Weather Service Wilmington OH 1134 AM EST Mon Nov 20 2023
HIGH WATER RIVER FORECAST SERVICE TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 14, 2023 FOR THE NORTH FORK OF THE LICKING RIVER NEAR MOUNT OLIVET, KY
In coordination with the Kentucky U.S. Geological Survey and the Emergency Management of Robertson, Mason and Bracken Counties in Kentucky, the National Weather Service will begin high water forecasts for the U.S. Geological Survey river gauge along the North Fork of the Licking River near Mt. Olivet, KY.
Critical flood category levels were determined based on past impacts and crest history, along with a survey of the affected areas and coordination with emergency officials.
The flood categories for this river gauge and forecast point near Mt. Olivet, on the border of Robertson and Bracken counties,will be as follows:
- Action Stage: 17 feet - forecasts will be issued for expected river stages at/above this level.
- Minor Flood Stage: 20 feet
- Moderate Flood Stage: 26 feet
- Major Flood Stage: 33 feet
These flood stages and forecast and warning services have been coordinated with Emergency Management officials in Robertson, Bracken and Mason counties.
Data and forecast services for this location can be found at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=iln&gage=mtok2&hydro_type=2
The National Weather Service welcomes public feedback. If you have any questions or comments on this change, please contact:
Julia Dian-Reed
Service Hydrologist
National Weather Service Forecast Office
1901 S. State Route 134
Wilmington, OH 45177
julia.dian-reed@noaa.gov
WTOH.us follows USGS Waterwatch streamflow gages in Ohio with free SMS flood alerts to subscribers. See the red text link at the top of the front page.
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