Major Flood
29 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
16.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
51.8 ft
Water reached the levels reached during the Great Flood of 1913 on March 27, 1913.
35 ft
About 25 percent of downtown Zanesville is covered with water.
34 ft
Flooding along right bank may extend as far west as Putnam Avenue.
33 ft
Water reaches top of gage shelf. Gage becomes inoperative.
25 ft
Flooding in northern section of town in the vicinity of the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 51.8 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 1937 | 37.6 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 1898 | 36.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ZANO1
River
Muskingum River
County
Muskingum, OH
Coordinates
39.9389°N, 82.0125°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Muskingum River at Zanesville?
The Muskingum River at Zanesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03148000) 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 Zanesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Muskingum River at Zanesville is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 16.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Muskingum River rises?
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Where is the Muskingum River at Zanesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Muskingum County, Ohio at coordinates 39.9389°N, 82.0125°W. USGS site number: 03148000. 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
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.