Muskingum River at Dresden OH
Is Muskingum River at Dresden OH flooding right now?
Muskingum River at Dresden OH measured 8.51 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.5 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.51 ft
Streamflow
4,410 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.7 ft on Sat, Mar 21, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 17.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.7 ft | 2020-03-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wakatomika Creek near Frazeysburg OH | 7.2 mi | Muskingum County |
| Wills Creek below Wills Creek Dam at Wills Creek OH | 8.5 mi | Coshocton County |
| Licking River below Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OH | 10.1 mi | Muskingum County |
| Muskingum River near Coshocton OH | 11.1 mi | Coshocton County |
| Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 | 12.5 mi | Muskingum County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.