One Rescued as Flash Floods Shut Down Roads Across Licking County, Ohio
Several roads across Licking County were shut down Tuesday following intense thunderstorms that unleashed heavy rainfall and flash flooding throughout the area.
Sean Grady, Director of the Licking County Emergency Management Agency, confirmed that emergency crews rescued a motorist in Heath whose vehicle became stranded in approximately two feet of floodwater. The incident was one of many across the county, as officials responded to numerous reports of street-level flooding.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington had issued a flash flood warning earlier in the day for Licking County, noting radar-indicated storms producing between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain. The flash flood warning remained in effect until 6:45 p.m.
The hardest-hit region was the Hanover area in eastern Licking County, where several roads became impassable due to rising stream waters. However, no emergency calls were made regarding property damage from the flooding, according to Grady.
The NWS forecasted additional rainfall totals ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 inches into the evening hours.
Residents are advised to exercise caution when traveling, avoid water-covered roads, and stay updated via local emergency services.
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