Summary
Total streamflow across the
Muskingum River
was last observed at
26,610
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
52,780
acre-ft of water today; about 68%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
39,415 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 11,700 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Muskingum River, with a gauge stage of
18.83 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.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-27 |
| Discharge Volume | 52,780 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
26,610.0 cfs
-2500.0 cfs (-8.59%) |
| Percent of Normal | 67.51% |
| Maximum |
169,700.0 cfs
2024-04-03 |
| Seasonal Avg | 39,415 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh
USGS 03140500 |
6290 cfs | 9.08 ft | 3.97 | |||||
|
Muskingum River At Dresden Oh
USGS 03144500 |
8620 cfs | 10.71 ft | -4.86 | |||||
|
Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh
USGS 03150000 |
492 cfs | 3.44 ft | -6.82 | |||||
|
Muskingum River At Beverly Oh
USGS 03150500 |
11700 cfs | 18.83 ft | -16.43 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Muskingum River (Shawnee: Wakatamothiipi ) is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 111 miles (179 km) long, in southeastern Ohio in the United States. An important commercial route in the 19th century, it flows generally southward through the eastern hill country of Ohio. Via the Ohio, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. The river is navigable for much of its length through a series of locks and dams.