RIVER GAUGE · MUSKINGUM RIVER
Muskingum River at McConnelsville
Morgan County, Ohio
Water level2.29 ft
Flow5,650 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Major flooding occurs in and around McConnelsville.
- 13 ft
Several homes and businesses start to flood in and around McConnelsville.
- 12 ft
Many areas are flooded in and around McConnelsville.
- 11.6 ft
Most primary roads flooded in and between McConnelsville and Zanesville; several cottage-type homes are affected.
- 11.5 ft
Flooding starts in cemetery on the southwest side of McConnelsville near State Route 376. More homes start to flood near the river.
- 11 ft
Route 669 above Malta and other roads are flooded.
- 10.6 ft
Several low-lying areas and poor drainage areas along Route 669 start to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 33.5 ft | 270,000 cfs |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 21.14 ft | 126,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 1935 | 17 ft | 104,000 cfs |
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