River stage
Coshocton, Muskingum River
- River level
- 5.82 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Recent high
- 10.67 ft
- Recent low
- 5.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CSHO1
- 30-day change
- -2.00 ft
- Average
- 6.83 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.98 ft
In brief
The Muskingum River at Coshocton, OH read 5.82 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.18 ft below action stage. That is 2.00 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CSHO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.98 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 2 | 19.40 ft | 2005-01-07 |
| 3 | 18.00 ft | 2004-01-05 |
| 4 | 17.96 ft | 2019-03-20 |
| 5 | 17.71 ft | 2011-03-11 |
| 6 | 17.69 ft | 2020-03-20 |
| 7 | 17.58 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 8 | 17.51 ft | 2022-02-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Water reaches low lying areas between Tuscarawas and Walhonding Rivers just upstream of the confluence of the two rivers.
- 15.00 ft
Low areas are flooded and water reaches a few homes along Route 16 south of Coshocton and along County Route 1A north of Coshocton.
- 16.00 ft
Flood waters begin to affect the Lake Park area along the Walhonding River and begins backwater flooding along Mill Creek north of Lake Park and along Route 83. Flood waters will begin to enter yards in low-lying areas along County Route 1A.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate flooding occurs along County Route 1A and lower areas along Route 16 south. Widespread flooding occurs from the Lake Park area south to near the intersection of Routes 83 and 36. Homes around North Water Street in Coshocton floods.
- 20.00 ft
Flood waters could affect most homes and businesses along County Route 1A. Portions of Route 83 may be flooded. Flooding may reach the low lying areas around the Route 16/541 interchange.
- 21.00 ft
Flooding could close portions of Route 83. Routes 16 and 36 may begin flooding in lower areas. Flood waters may begin to reach the Route 16/541 interchange.
- 21.98 ft
Waters reach record flooding levels reached back on January 26, 1937.
- 23.00 ft
Flood waters will close most of Routes 16 and 83 in Coshocton. Flooding may begin to flood homes and businesses in and around South Water Street and South 2nd Street. Portions of Route 36 may be affected by flood waters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Muskingum River flooding at Coshocton?
No. The Muskingum River at Coshocton is at 5.82 ft, 7.18 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Coshocton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Muskingum River has been at Coshocton?
The highest crest on record is 21.98 ft, on 1937-01-26.
Is the Muskingum River high or low right now at Coshocton?
At 5.82 ft it is higher than 7% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CSHO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03140500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.