Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 water level

Name: Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 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

8.76ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 is at 8.76 ft, in the normal range.

It is 16.24 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 8.76 ft and 8.81 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 23.03 ftJanuary 12, 2005
Forecast peak: 9.00 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000

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

Flood stage here is 25.00 ft, 16.24 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

51.80 ft: Water reached the levels reached during the Great Flood of 1913 on March 27, 1913.
35.00 ft: About 25 percent of downtown Zanesville is covered with water.
34.00 ft: Flooding along right bank may extend as far west as Putnam Avenue.
33.00 ft: Water reaches top of gage shelf. Gage becomes inoperative.
25.00 ft: Flooding in northern section of town in the vicinity of the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers.
8.76 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	23.03 ft	January 12, 2005
2	22.74 ft	March 10, 1964
3	20.96 ft	April 3, 2024
4	20.91 ft	March 21, 2020
5	20.77 ft	March 20, 2008
6	20.61 ft	February 13, 2019
7	20.01 ft	February 28, 1962
8	19.35 ft	February 8, 2019
9	19.17 ft	July 8, 1969
10	18.86 ft	March 5, 2008

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 68° 39° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 65° 38° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 66° 44° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 67° 41° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 69° 44° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 69° 48° – Wind 7 mph

27 Tue 63° 46° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Muskingum River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Muskingum River near Coshocton OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	5.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	23 mi
Muskingum River at Dresden OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	6.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	13 mi
Muskingum River at McConnelsville OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	22 mi
Muskingum River at Beverly OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River	15.52 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	34 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Licking River below Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OHRiver gauge, Licking River	4.28 ft	High	+0.15 ft	5.0 mi
Salt Creek near Chandlersville OHRiver gauge, Salt Creek	11.6 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	8 mi
Wakatomika Creek near Frazeysburg OHRiver gauge, Wakatomika Creek	35.2 cfs	Normal	−1.6 cfs	14 mi
Licking River near Newark OHRiver gauge, Licking River	3.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	19 mi
North Fork Licking River at Ohio Street, Newark OHRiver gauge, North Fork Licking River	3.43 ft	High	−0.02 ft	22 mi
N. Fk. Licking River at E. Main St. at Newark OHRiver gauge, N. Fk. Licking River	2.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	22 mi
South Fork Licking River at Heath OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River	5.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	22 mi
Raccoon Cr. below Wilson Street at Newark OHRiver gauge, Raccoon Cr.	5.25 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000?

The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 16.24 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 Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT, the water level was 8.76 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 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 Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000?

The highest level on record is 23.03 ft on January 12, 2005.

Is Muskingum River at Zanesville OH-USGS 03148000 expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03148000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.93896, -82.01236 (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	8.76 ft	2026-10-21 06:30	Provisional

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