RIVER GAUGE · MUSKINGUM RIVER
Muskingum River at Dresden
Muskingum County, Ohio
Water level7.91 ft
Flow3,470 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood20 ft37,800 cfs
Moderate flood23 ft50,000 cfs
Major flood26 ft64,900 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Structure flooding begins in the Dresden area
- 19 ft
Homes in subdivision north of Zanesville are flooded. Between 19 and 22 feet and numerous fields are flooded
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2020 | 20.7 ft | 38,552 cfs |
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