Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH water level
River gauge, Pymatuning Creek, Ohio, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 50 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH: the gauge reads 4.70 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.62 ft below the median of 5.32 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.16 ft (−0.46 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 4.34 ft – 5.17 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 50 °F.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.32 ft0.62 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.98 ft – 5.94 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.16 ft−0.46 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.34 ft – 5.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.25 ft – 11.58 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.61 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango River at Pymatuning DamRiver gauge, Shenango River | 138 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Mosquito Creek near Greene Center OHRiver gauge, Mosquito Creek | 2.6 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 9 mi |
| Little Shenango River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Little Shenango River | 28.8 cfs | Normal | −11.4 cfs | 11 mi |
| Shenango River near TransferRiver gauge, Shenango River | 179 cfs | Normal | −16.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Mosquito Creek below Mosquito Creek Dam near Cortland OHRiver gauge, Mosquito Creek | 1.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland OHLake, Mosquito Creek Lake | 899.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Shenango River at SharpsvilleRiver gauge, Shenango River | 2.42 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Shenango River Reservoir near SharpsvilleReservoir, Shenango River Reservoir | 895.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH compare with last year?
It is 0.46 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.16 ft.
What is a normal level for Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.32 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.98 ft and 5.94 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 Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.70 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.28 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH normal?
Very low 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:03102950(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.44283, -80.58813(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 | 4.70 ft | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 50 °F | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OH (usgs:03102950). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/pymatuning-creek-at-kinsman-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