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Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OH water level

River gauge, Tuscarawas River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.27ft Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
600 cfs
3 5 8 Highest onrecord 8.40 ft Minor floodstage 7.50 ft

History

1.21.31.4ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Oct 23Oct 251.21.31.4ftOct 16Oct 21Oct 25
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OH reads 1.27 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.23 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.27 ft and 1.44 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
8.40 ftJanuary 12, 2005
Forecast peak
1.30 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.50 ft, still 6.23 ft away.

What happens at each level

8.50 ft
The intersection of Front Avenue and Bluebell Road is flooded.
8.00 ft
Water begins to affect several mobile homes along Pine Lane. The ballfields at Waterworks Field Recreation Area are flooded. Water overspreades parking lot of Smith's Dairy at the end of Cookson Avenue.
7.50 ft
Water reaches outbuilding of one mobile home on Pine Lane.
1.27 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 %.

RankLevelDate
18.40 ftJanuary 12, 2005
27.98 ftMarch 26, 2008
37.96 ftMarch 30, 2008
47.89 ftMarch 4, 2008
57.81 ftMarch 9, 2011
67.78 ftMarch 20, 2008
77.62 ftJune 14, 2004
87.44 ftJanuary 15, 2007
97.30 ftJanuary 5, 2004
107.24 ftJanuary 18, 2007

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Tuscarawas River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Tuscarawas River above Barberton OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 2.84 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 38 mi
Tuscarawas River at Clinton OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 4.98 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 32 mi
Tuscarawas River at Massillon OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 7.80 ft Below flood stage −0.19 ft 22 mi
Tuscarawas River below Dover Dam near Dover OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 1.80 ft Below flood stage −0.20 ft 3.5 mi
Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 1.10 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sugar Creek at Strasburg OHRiver gauge, Sugar Creek 44.0 cfs Normal −13.0 cfs 8 mi
Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OHRiver gauge, Stillwater Creek 5.31 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 8 mi
Indian Fork below Atwood Dam near New Cumberland OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork 8.8 cfs Normal ±0 9 mi
Unnamed Tributary near Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Unnamed Tributary 4.95 ft Normal −0.01 ft 12 mi
McGuire Creek near Leesville OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek 8.2 cfs Normal −0.4 cfs 13 mi
Little Stillwater Creek below Tappan Dam at Tappan OHRiver gauge, Little Stillwater Creek 10.0 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 14 mi
Tappan Lake at Tappan OHLake, Tappan Lake 899.13 ft High −0.01 ft 14 mi
Indian Fork at Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork 6.73 ft Normal −0.04 ft 15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OH?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 6.23 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 New Philadelphia OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.27 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OH rising or falling?

Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia OH?

The highest level on record is 8.40 ft on January 12, 2005.

Is Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OH expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:03124800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.48090, -81.44817 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.27 ft 2026-10-20 17:00 Provisional
Flow 600 cfs 2026-10-20 17:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OH (usgs:03124800). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/tuscarawas-river-at-new-philadelphia-oh

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