Is the Muskingum River flooding?

Ohio · 6 gauges · Ohio river levels

The Muskingum River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Ohio. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Muskingum River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Ohio river levels.

data refreshed 13 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Muskingum River at McConnelsville OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.50 ft on 27 March 1913, carrying 270,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.10 ft, 30.4 ft below that record.

Drains 7,422 sq mi · gauge elevation 650 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Muskingum River near Coshocton OHNo flooding6.32 ft15 ft
Muskingum River at Dresden OHNo flooding8.51 ft20 ft
Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000No flooding10.49 ft25 ft
Muskingum River at McConnelsville OHNo flooding3.10 ft11 ft
Muskingum River at Beverly OHNo flooding18.01 ft29 ft
Muskingum River near Beverly OHNo current data
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.