Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
4.1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.5 ft
The intersection of Front Avenue and Bluebell Road is flooded.
8 ft
Water begins to affect several mobile homes along Pine Lane. The ballfields at Waterworks Field Recreation Area are flooded. Water overspreades parking lot of Smith's Dairy at the end of Cookson Avenue.
7.5 ft
Water reaches outbuilding of one mobile home on Pine Lane.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2005 | 8.4 ft | 9,800 cfs |
| Mar 25, 2008 | 7.98 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 7.96 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NWPO1
River
Tuscarawas River
County
Tuscarawas, OH
Coordinates
40.4808°N, 81.4483°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia?
The Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03124800) 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 New Philadelphia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tuscarawas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia 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 Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio at coordinates 40.4808°N, 81.4483°W. USGS site number: 03124800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USACE & 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.