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Buckeye Lake Orders Mandatory Evacuation as Floods Rise

8/21/2026

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Buckeye Lake officials issued a mandatory evacuation for residents west of SR 79/SR 360 on August 20.
The South Fork of the Licking River is forecast to crest at 883.50 ft, above its current 881.54 ft level.
Ohio Department of Transportation closed I-70 in both directions near Buckeye Lake as floodwaters covered the highway.
The evacuation order will remain in effect for 24 hours unless the mayor lifts it.

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Buckeye Lake officials issued a mandatory evacuation for residents west of SR 79/SR 360 on August 20.
The South Fork of the Licking River is forecast to crest at 883.50 ft, above its current 881.54 ft level.
Ohio Department of Transportation closed I-70 in both directions near Buckeye Lake as floodwaters covered the highway.
The evacuation order will remain in effect for 24 hours unless the mayor lifts it.