River stage
Dresden, Muskingum River
- River level
- 6.68 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.27 ft
- Recent high
- 12.39 ft
- Recent low
- 6.51 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DREO1
- 30-day change
- -2.35 ft
- Average
- 8.14 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.70 ft
In brief
The Muskingum River at Dresden, OH read 6.68 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.32 ft below minor flood stage. That is 2.35 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DREO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.70 ft | 2020-03-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
Homes in subdivision north of Zanesville are flooded. Between 19 and 22 feet and numerous fields are flooded
- 22.00 ft
Structure flooding begins in the Dresden area
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Muskingum River flooding at Dresden?
No. The Muskingum River at Dresden is at 6.68 ft, 13.32 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Dresden?
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Muskingum River has been at Dresden?
The highest crest on record is 20.7 ft, on 2020-03-21.
Is the Muskingum River high or low right now at Dresden?
At 6.68 ft it is higher than 8% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DREO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03144500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.