Muskingum River at Dresden Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

26 ft

64,900 cfs

Moderate Flood

23 ft

50,000 cfs

Minor Flood

20 ft

37,800 cfs

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

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Mar 21, 2020	20.7 ft	38,552 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

03144500

NWS LID

DREO1

River

Muskingum River

County

Muskingum, OH

Coordinates

40.1203°N, 81.9997°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Muskingum River at Dresden?

The Muskingum River at Dresden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03144500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Muskingum River at Dresden?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Muskingum River at Dresden is 20 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.

How do I get alerts when Muskingum River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Muskingum River at Dresden to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Muskingum River at Dresden gauge located?

The gauge is located in Muskingum County, Ohio at coordinates 40.1203°N, 81.9997°W. USGS site number: 03144500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Stage may be affected by ice.

Muskingum River at Dresden Water Level & Flood Stage.