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Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH water level

River gauge, Tuscarawas River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.23ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
936 cfs
0 5 10 Highest onrecord 12.52 ft Minor floodstage 11.00 ft

History

1.151.20ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 191.151.20ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Tuscarawas River at Newcomerstown OH is at 1.23 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.77 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 9.77 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 1.09 ft and 1.23 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, 9.77 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.
1.23 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
112.52 ftMarch 6, 1940
211.73 ftJanuary 27, 1952
311.20 ftMarch 5, 1963
411.02 ftMarch 22, 1945
510.64 ftMarch 10, 1964
610.63 ftDecember 31, 1990
710.58 ftApril 15, 1948
810.48 ftDecember 31, 1942
910.45 ftMay 11, 1996
1010.40 ftDecember 5, 1950

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.30 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 65° 36° – Wind 5 mph
20 Tue 67° 40° – Wind 6 mph
21 Wed 67° 44° – Wind 4 mph
22 Thu 66° 40° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 67° 44° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 66° 42° – Wind 7 mph
25 Sun 64° 41° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 59%

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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 5.11 ft Below flood stage −0.32 ft 46 mi
Tuscarawas River at Massillon OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 8.05 ft Below flood stage −0.37 ft 37 mi
Tuscarawas River below Dover Dam near Dover OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 2.05 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 21 mi
Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 1.40 ft Below flood stage +0.01 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 +0.09 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 +0.02 ft 16 mi
Stillwater Creek at Tippecanoe OHRiver gauge, Stillwater Creek 93.4 cfs Normal −8.6 cfs 17 mi
Wills Creek at Cambridge OHRiver gauge, Wills Creek 2.89 ft Very high −0.21 ft 17 mi
Brushy Fork near Tippecanoe OHRiver gauge, Brushy Fork 21.0 cfs High +2.8 cfs 17 mi
Clendening Lake at Tippecanoe OHLake, Clendening Lake 897.91 ft Very high −0.02 ft 17 mi
Leatherwood Creek near Kipling OHRiver gauge, Leatherwood Creek 2.79 ft Very high −0.27 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 9.77 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, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.23 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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.23 ft 2026-10-19 12:00 Provisional
Flow 936 cfs 2026-10-19 12:00 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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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