Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000
Is Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 flooding right now?
Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 measured 8.57 ft on 2026-10-27 16:30:00 UTC. That observation was 16.4 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.57 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 51.8 ft on Thu, Mar 27, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16.7 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 51.8 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 37.6 ft | 1937-01-25 |
| 36.8 ft | 1898-03-24 |
| 33.6 ft | 1935-08-09 |
| 32 ft | 1907-03-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Licking River below Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OH | 5.0 mi | Muskingum County |
| Salt Creek near Chandlersville OH | 8.3 mi | Muskingum County |
| Muskingum River at Dresden OH | 12.5 mi | Muskingum County |
| Wakatomika Creek near Frazeysburg OH | 14.1 mi | Muskingum County |
| Wills Creek below Wills Creek Dam at Wills Creek OH | 17.5 mi | Coshocton 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.