Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.22ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 927 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH is at 1.22 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.78 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 9.78 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 1.09 ft and 1.22 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: 12.52 ftMarch 6, 1940

Floating and fishing near Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH

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

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 9.78 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.30 ft: Two thirds of Newcomerstown and all of Mizer are flooded.
13.20 ft: Some homes near Wood and Chestnut Streets are affected.
11.00 ft: Athletic fields between river and residential area begin to flood.
1.22 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	12.52 ft	March 6, 1940
2	11.73 ft	January 27, 1952
3	11.20 ft	March 5, 1963
4	11.02 ft	March 22, 1945
5	10.64 ft	March 10, 1964
6	10.63 ft	December 31, 1990
7	10.58 ft	April 15, 1948
8	10.48 ft	December 31, 1942
9	10.45 ft	May 11, 1996
10	10.40 ft	December 5, 1950

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Tuscarawas River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tuscarawas River above Barberton OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	2.91 ft	Below flood stage	±0	52 mi
Tuscarawas River at Clinton OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	5.14 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	46 mi
Tuscarawas River at Massillon OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	8.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.37 ft	37 mi
Tuscarawas River below Dover Dam near Dover OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	21 mi
Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Muskingum River near Coshocton OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	5.97 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 ft	14 mi
Mill Creek near Coshocton OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.1 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	15 mi
Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OHRiver gauge, Stillwater Creek	5.36 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	16 mi
Stillwater Creek at Tippecanoe OHRiver gauge, Stillwater Creek	94.3 cfs	Normal	−7.7 cfs	17 mi
Wills Creek at Cambridge OHRiver gauge, Wills Creek	2.90 ft	Very high	−0.22 ft	17 mi
Brushy Fork near Tippecanoe OHRiver gauge, Brushy Fork	19.1 cfs	Normal	−2.4 cfs	17 mi
Clendening Lake at Tippecanoe OHLake, Clendening Lake	897.92 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Leatherwood Creek near Kipling OHRiver gauge, Leatherwood Creek	2.79 ft	Very high	−0.30 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.78 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 Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.22 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH?

The highest level on record is 12.52 ft on March 6, 1940.

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:03129000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.26146, -81.60901 (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	1.22 ft	2026-10-19 10:00	Provisional
Flow	927 cfs	2026-10-19 10:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH (usgs:03129000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/tuscarawas-river-at-newcomerstown-oh

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