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Significant rainfall on already saturated ground has led to road closures across central Ohio.
On Aug. 20, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for portions of the area, including Franklin, Fairfield, Licking and Delaware counties because of the rainfall. The warning lasts through 4:15 p.m. Aug. 20.
Estimated rainfall totals have ranged from about 1.5-4.5 inches in the region.
Western Licking County has been hit particularly hard by the most recent round of storms. Parts of Pataskala are flooded, and the weather service issued a flood warning for the South Fork of the Licking River.
Columbus activated the floodwall in Franklinton and the floodgates on Greenlawn Avenue.
Road closures can be expected to continue as water recedes.
Dispatch news partner NBC4/WCMH-TV has more traffic and road conditions available on its website.
Roads closed for flooding in Franklin County
The following roadways are closed as of 11 a.m.:
- Jackson Pike between Frank Road and Dyer Road
- Interstate 71 between Interstate 70 and Interstate 270, as well as ramps from I-71 to Greenlawn Avenue
- Greenlawn Avenue between Front Street and Harmon Avenue
- Harmon Avenue north of Frank Road
- U.S. 104 between Dyer Road and Thraikill Road
- Havens Corners Road between Waggoner Road and Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road
- Ventura Boulevard between Broadway and Haughn Road
- Southwest Boulevard from Broadway to Devin Road
- Richard Avenue from Addison Drive to Thomas Avenue
- Grove City Road from Broadway to Curtis Avenue
- Front Street (Grove City) from Park Street to Midland Street
- Robinwood Avenue between Elbern Avenue and Doney Street
The following intersections are also closed as of 11 a.m.:
- Clark State Road and Babbit Road
- Johnstown Road and Stelzer Road
- Taylor Road and Havens Corners Road
- Feder Road and Alton Darby Creek Road
- Southwest Boulevard and Columbus Street
- Kingston Avenue and Maplegrove Drive
- South Yearling Road and Yearling Circle
Roads closed in Licking County
The following roads and intersections are closed in Licking County as of 11 a.m.:
- Columbia Road Southwest and Broad Street Southwest in Pataskala
- Columbus Road and Zachary Road
- Beecher Road and Twenty Grand Road
- East Broad Street and Taylor Road
- Etna Parkway
- Outville Road and Beecher Road
- Beaver Run Road and Canyon Road
- York Road between Zellers Lane and Refugee Road
These lists may not be complete as conditions can change rapidly and without notice.
If there is high water, do not attempt to drive through it as your vehicle may become stuck or be swept away.
Reporter Bethany Bruner can be reached at bbruner@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Roads closed throughout central Ohio after flooding. See the list.
