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SwedenMuskingum River at Beverly OH water level
River gauge, Muskingum River, Ohio, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2,890 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 15.20 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:30 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Muskingum River at Beverly OH, where the gauge shows 15.47 ft.
It is 13.53 ft below the flood stage of 29.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 15.20 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 15.44 ft – 15.82 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 34.76 ftApril 3, 2024
- Forecast peak
- 15.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 29.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 40.00 ft
- Major flooding; Most areas, homes, and businesses near the river are flooded. Most of the roads near the river and along streams flowing in to the Muskingum are flooded. Stay away, and seek higher ground now!!!
- 34.00 ft
- Several areas near the river are flooded. Homes, farmland, camps, several sections of Route 60, and secondary roads near the river are flooded.
- 29.00 ft
- Low areas, and farmland, camps, and a few homes are flooded.
- 26.00 ft
- Bankfull stage; Low areas right next to the river are inundated but nothing is affected.
- 15.47 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.76 ft | April 3, 2024 |
| 2 | 33.28 ft | February 18, 2022 |
| 3 | 33.25 ft | February 8, 2019 |
| 4 | 32.30 ft | February 13, 2019 |
| 5 | 32.16 ft | April 4, 2018 |
| 6 | 31.80 ft | February 16, 2018 |
| 7 | 31.51 ft | April 10, 2015 |
| 8 | 31.51 ft | February 22, 2018 |
| 9 | 31.17 ft | March 21, 2020 |
| 10 | 30.72 ft | February 23, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Muskingum River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River near Coshocton OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River | 5.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 50 mi |
| Muskingum River at Dresden OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River | 6.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 44 mi |
| Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000River gauge, Muskingum River | 8.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 34 mi |
| Muskingum River at McConnelsville OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River | 1.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Duck Creek at Macksburg OHRiver gauge, West Fork Duck Creek | 7.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 11 mi |
| Duck Creek below Whipple OHRiver gauge, Duck Creek | 2.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 12 mi |
| Ohio River at MariettaRiver gauge, Ohio River | 16.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.31 ft | 14 mi |
| East Fork Duck Creek near Harrietsville OHRiver gauge, East Fork Duck Creek | 3.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 15 mi |
| Ohio River at ParkersburgRiver gauge, Ohio River | 21.78 ft | High | +0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Sunday Creek near Burr Oak OHRiver gauge, Sunday Creek | 7.70 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Little Muskingum River at Bloomfield OHRiver gauge, Little Muskingum River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 23 mi |
| Sunday Creek at Glouster OHRiver gauge, Sunday Creek | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Muskingum River at Beverly OH?
The official flood stage is 29.00 ft. The level is currently 13.53 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Muskingum River at Beverly OH today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT, the water level was 15.47 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Muskingum River at Beverly OH rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Muskingum River at Beverly OH normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Muskingum River at Beverly OH?
The highest level on record is 34.76 ft on April 3, 2024.
Is Muskingum River at Beverly OH expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 15.20 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03150500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.54507, -81.64041(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 15.47 ft | 2026-10-19 19:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,890 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Muskingum River at Beverly OH (usgs:03150500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/muskingum-river-at-beverly-oh
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