Muskingum River river
Total streamflow across the Muskingum River was last observed at 92,200 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 182,877 acre-ft of water today; about 314% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 29,403 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-04-03 when daily discharge volume was observed at 169,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Muskingum River At Beverly Oh reporting a streamflow rate of 29,100 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Muskingum River, with a gauge stage of 24.45 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Muskingum River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 733 ft, the Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Muskingum River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Muskingum River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh
OH
USGS 03140500
|
14,800 | 12.94 | -8.2 | 345% | 511 | 27,400 | 733 |
|
Muskingum River At Dresden Oh
OH
USGS 03144500
|
21,200 | 15.56 | -5.4 | 381% | 520 | 40,500 | 701 |
|
Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh
OH
USGS 03150000
|
27,100 | 6.31 | -5.3 | 415% | 492 | 53,400 | 652 |
|
Muskingum River At Beverly Oh
OH
USGS 03150500
|
29,100 | 24.45 | -7.3 | 271% | 820 | 62,300 | 625 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Muskingum River
The Muskingum River is a major tributary of the Ohio River, running 111 miles through southeastern Ohio. It has played an important role in the state's history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. The river is home to several dams and reservoirs, including the Wills Creek Dam and Seneca Lake. The Muskingum River Parkway and its associated lakes were created in the mid-20th century to provide flood control and recreational opportunities for the region. The river supports a variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and camping. In addition, the Muskingum River is an important source of water for agricultural uses in the region.
Recreation along the Muskingum River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Muskingum River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Muskingum River
Where does the data for the Muskingum River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.