North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH water level
River gauge, North Fork McGuire Creek, Ohio, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 47 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH, where the gauge shows 2.00 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.03 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.32 ft, a difference of −0.32 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.99 ft – 2.38 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 47 °F.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.03 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.82 ft – 2.27 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.32 ft−0.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.99 ft – 2.38 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.92 ft – 6.67 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OHRiver gauge, Bear Hole Run | 1.81 ft | High | ±0 | 1.7 mi |
| McGuire Creek above Leesville Lake OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek | 3.88 ft | High | ±0 | 3.6 mi |
| Indian Fork at Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork | 6.72 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 4.7 mi |
| McGuire Creek near Leesville OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek | 8.2 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Willow Run near Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Willow Run | 2.67 ft | Low | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
| Unnamed Tributary near Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Unnamed Tributary | 4.96 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Indian Fork below Atwood Dam near New Cumberland OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork | 13.0 cfs | Normal | +4.4 cfs | 9 mi |
| Beaverdam Run above Tappan Lake OHRiver gauge, Beaverdam Run | 0.40 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
Is North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH higher than last year?
No, it is 0.32 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.32 ft.
What is a normal level for North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.82 ft and 2.27 ft, based on 9 years of records.
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 North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 9 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:03119971(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.51333, -81.11278(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 | 2.00 ft | 2026-10-20 09:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 47 °F | 2026-10-20 09:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OH (usgs:03119971). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/north-fork-mcguire-creek-near-carrollton-oh
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