Major Flood
23 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Flood waters will spread onto Third Street.
23 ft
Properties on Ohio Street Southwest in Navarre flooded. Numerous roads between Canal Fulton and Navarre flooded including Route 21 and 62.
22 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Significant flooding can be expected in many unprotected areas along the river.
21 ft
Flooding along the Tuscarawas River near Massillon will be confined to areas north of the levee protection in part due to backwater from Newman Creek. Portions of Route 21 and 62 flooded.
19 ft
U.S. Route 62 near Navarre inundated.
18 ft
Flooding begins in the Agathon Park area to Route 21. Water encroaches on Route 62 in Navarre. Flood waters may force the closing of two railroad crossings in Massillon.
16 ft
Community Park in Canal Fulton flooding. In Massillon, backwater possible along Newman and Plum Creeks. This could lead to minor road flooding along Lever Raod, High Street, Cherry Street, and First Street Northwest.
14.5 ft
Pumping stations along the levee system utlized.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2022 | 18.64 ft | 6,550 cfs |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 18.21 ft | 6,169 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MLNO1
River
Tuscarawas River
County
Stark, OH
Coordinates
40.7875°N, 81.5231°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tuscarawas River at Massillon?
The Tuscarawas River at Massillon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03117000) 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 Tuscarawas River at Massillon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuscarawas River at Massillon is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tuscarawas River rises?
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Where is the Tuscarawas River at Massillon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stark County, Ohio at coordinates 40.7875°N, 81.5231°W. USGS site number: 03117000. 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.