Is the Muskingum River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River near Coshocton OH | No flooding | 6.32 ft | 15 ft | |
| Muskingum River at Dresden OH | No flooding | 8.51 ft | 20 ft | |
| Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 | No flooding | 10.49 ft | 25 ft | |
| Muskingum River at McConnelsville OH | No flooding | 3.10 ft | 11 ft | |
| Muskingum River at Beverly OH | No flooding | 18.01 ft | 29 ft | |
| Muskingum River near Beverly OH | No current data | — | — | — |