Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH water level
Reservoir, Milton Reservoir, Ohio, United States
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Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
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What this means
The lake level at Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH reads 946.87 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
The median for mid-October is 946.79 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.08 ft above typical. It is 3.56 ft below the flood stage of 950.43 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 946.24 ft, a difference of +0.63 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 946.87 ft – 947.64 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 946.79 ft0.08 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 945.80 ft – 947.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 946.24 ft+0.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 946.87 ft – 947.64 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 939.27 ft – 948.77 ft
Boating and fishing at Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH
A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River at Pricetown OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 3.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Mahoning River at Wayland OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River | 2.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.97 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Mahoning River below Berlin Dam near Berlin Center OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OHReservoir, Michael J Kirwan Reservoir | 980.88 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OHLake, Berlin Lake | 1,016.59 ft | Normal | −0.33 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Mahoning River at Leavittsburg OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 4.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station OHRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River | 7.4 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.63 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 946.24 ft.
What is a normal level for Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 946.79 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 945.80 ft and 947.37 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH really 946.87 ft deep?
No. 946.87 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 946.87 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.74 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03091000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.12728, -80.97759(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 946.87 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OH (usgs:03091000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/milton-reservoir-near-pricetown-oh
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