Muskingum River at Dresden OH water level

Name: Muskingum River at Dresden OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Muskingum River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.92ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 2,120 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Muskingum River at Dresden OH, where the gauge shows 6.92 ft.

It is 13.08 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.79 ft – 6.95 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.70 ftMarch 21, 2020

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Structure flooding begins in the Dresden area
19.00 ft: Homes in subdivision north of Zanesville are flooded. Between 19 and 22 feet and numerous fields are flooded
6.92 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.70 ft	March 21, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 55%

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	+0.08 ft	11 mi
Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000River gauge, Muskingum River	8.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Muskingum River at McConnelsville OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	34 mi
Muskingum River at Beverly OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	15.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	44 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wakatomika Creek near Frazeysburg OHRiver gauge, Wakatomika Creek	40.2 cfs	Normal	−3.6 cfs	7 mi
Licking River below Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OHRiver gauge, Licking River	4.13 ft	High	±0	10 mi
Salt Creek near Chandlersville OHRiver gauge, Salt Creek	15.3 cfs	Normal	−3.9 cfs	16 mi
Mill Creek near Coshocton OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.3 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	18 mi
Licking River near Newark OHRiver gauge, Licking River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	18 mi
North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	3.46 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	21 mi
N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OHRiver gauge, N. Fk. Licking River	2.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi
North Fork Licking River at Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	0.38 ft	High	−0.01 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Muskingum River at Dresden OH?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 13.08 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 Dresden OH today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT, the water level was 6.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Muskingum River at Dresden OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Muskingum River at Dresden 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 Dresden OH?

The highest level on record is 20.70 ft on March 21, 2020.

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:03144500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.12035, -81.99958 (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	6.92 ft	2026-10-19 02:45	Provisional
Flow	2,120 cfs	2026-10-19 02:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Muskingum River at Dresden OH (usgs:03144500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/muskingum-river-at-dresden-oh

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer