Muskingum River at McConnelsville OH water level

Name: Muskingum River at McConnelsville 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

1.35ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT (45 min ago)

Flow: 2,580 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Muskingum River at McConnelsville OH is at 1.35 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.65 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.32 ft and 1.39 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: 14.38 ftJanuary 23, 1959
Lowest on record: −0.65 ftAugust 25, 1930

Floating and fishing near Muskingum River at McConnelsville OH

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 9.65 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Major flooding occurs in and around McConnelsville.
13.00 ft: Several homes and businesses start to flood in and around McConnelsville.
12.00 ft: Many areas are flooded in and around McConnelsville.
11.60 ft: Most primary roads flooded in and between McConnelsville and Zanesville; several cottage-type homes are affected.
11.50 ft: Flooding starts in cemetery on the southwest side of McConnelsville near State Route 376. More homes start to flood near the river.
11.00 ft: Route 669 above Malta and other roads are flooded.
10.60 ft: Several low-lying areas and poor drainage areas along Route 669 start to flood.
1.35 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.38 ft	January 23, 1959
2	13.78 ft	March 10, 1964
3	13.77 ft	January 12, 2005
4	13.45 ft	January 6, 2005
5	13.12 ft	April 3, 2024
6	12.77 ft	August 12, 1980
7	12.73 ft	April 20, 1940
8	12.70 ft	January 5, 2004
9	12.66 ft	February 18, 2022
10	12.42 ft	June 14, 1981

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 63° 39° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 64° 42° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 66° 44° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 67° 44° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 67° 44° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 69° 46° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 69° 49° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Muskingum River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Muskingum River near Coshocton OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	5.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	42 mi
Muskingum River at Dresden OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	6.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	34 mi
Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000River gauge, Muskingum River	8.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	22 mi
Muskingum River at Beverly OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	15.49 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sunday Creek near Burr Oak OHRiver gauge, Sunday Creek	7.28 ft	Very high	−0.39 ft	14 mi
Sunday Creek at Glouster OHRiver gauge, Sunday Creek	3.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	16 mi
Salt Creek near Chandlersville OHRiver gauge, Salt Creek	12.0 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	18 mi
West Fork Duck Creek at Macksburg OHRiver gauge, West Fork Duck Creek	7.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	21 mi
Duck Creek below Whipple OHRiver gauge, Duck Creek	2.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	25 mi
Hocking River at Athens OHRiver gauge, Hocking River	3.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	25 mi
Wills Creek at Derwent OHRiver gauge, Wills Creek	4.57 ft	Very high	−0.07 ft	25 mi
East Fork Duck Creek near Harrietsville OHRiver gauge, East Fork Duck Creek	3.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

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

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.65 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 McConnelsville OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.35 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Muskingum River at McConnelsville OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Muskingum River at McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville OH?

The highest level on record is 14.38 ft on January 23, 1959. The lowest is −0.65 ft on August 25, 1930.

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:03150000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.64507, -81.84986 (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	1.35 ft	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional
Flow	2,580 cfs	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional

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