River stage
Muskingum River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Muskingum River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Muskingum River levels, gauge by gauge
The Muskingum River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly | 15.48 ft | normal, steady |
| Coshocton | 5.82 ft | normal, steady |
| Dresden | 6.68 ft | normal, falling |
| McConnelsville | 1.25 ft | normal, falling |
| Zanesville | 8.69 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Muskingum River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Beverly, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Wills Creek (OH) 4 gauges
- Licking River (OH) 3 gauges
- Hocking River 3 gauges
- Killbuck Creek 1 gauge
- Kokosing River 2 gauges
- Big Walnut Creek (OH) 4 gauges
- Scioto River 12 gauges
- Olentangy River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Muskingum River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Muskingum River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Muskingum River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Beverly is at 15.48 ft; Coshocton is at 5.82 ft; Dresden is at 6.68 ft; McConnelsville is at 1.25 ft.
Where is the Muskingum River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Muskingum River in Ohio.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.