RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE MUSKINGUM
Little Muskingum at Bloomfield
Washington County, Ohio
Water level3.28 ft
Flow87 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood32 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32 ft
Record flooding occurring.
- 25 ft
House on the left bank and store near the Route 260 bridge starts to flood.
- 23 ft
Bloomfield Church Road near Little Muskingum River bridge and gage starts to flood.
- 16 ft
Route 26 near the intersection with Route 260 starts to flood between 16 and 20 feet.
- 12 ft
Hay field across from the gage and between the river and Route 26 starts to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2004 | 32.16 ft | 41,600 cfs |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 30.78 ft | 32,300 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 28.3 ft | 14,900 cfs |
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