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Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH water level

River gauge, Unnamed Tributary to Styx River, Ohio, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

2.57ft Steady over the last 24 hours

2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6

History

2.42.62.8ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.42.62.8ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
2.42.6ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 202.42.6ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
34ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202634ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
34ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202634ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH: the latest reading is 2.57 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.09 ft above the median of 2.48 ft for mid-October, based on 8 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.48 ft (+0.09 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.51 ft – 2.79 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.48 ft0.09 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.29 ft – 2.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
Same day last year
2.48 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.51 ft – 2.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.29 ft – 4.19 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 66° 37° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 64° 40° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 65° 40° – Wind 9 mph
23 Fri 65° 43° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 66° 42° – Wind 7 mph
25 Sun 69° 45° – Wind 8 mph
26 Mon 68° 48° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Chippewa Creek above Easton OHRiver gauge, Chippewa Creek 35.5 cfs Normal −4.3 cfs 1.7 mi
Chippewa Creek at Miller Rd at Sterling OHRiver gauge, Chippewa Creek 17.0 cfs Normal +3.1 cfs 3.8 mi
Tuscarawas River at Clinton OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 4.98 ft Below flood stage −0.10 ft 8 mi
Wolf Creek Outlet O&E Canal OHCanal gauge 1.38 ft Below flood stage +0.04 ft 9 mi
Little Killbuck Creek near Lodi OHRiver gauge, Little Killbuck Creek 1.4 cfs Normal ±0 12 mi
Tuscarawas River above Barberton OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River 2.84 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 12 mi
Long Lake Feeder O&E Canal OHCanal gauge 25.9 cfs Very high −1.3 cfs 12 mi
Lock 1 Outlet O&E Canal OHCanal gauge 13.7 cfs Normal ±0 15 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH compare with last year?

It is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.48 ft.

What is a normal level for the Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.48 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.29 ft and 2.65 ft, based on 8 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 Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:10 PM EDT, the water level was 2.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 8 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:03116192 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.97889, -81.78000 (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 2.57 ft 2026-10-20 20:10 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Unnamed Tributary to Styx River at Rittman OH (usgs:03116192). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/unnamed-tributary-to-styx-river-at-rittman-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