TUSCARAWAS RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
40.91, -81.64


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Tuscarawas River was last observed at 1,756 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,482 acre-ft of water today; about 34% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,099 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2022-02-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at 29,990 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh reporting a streamflow rate of 900 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh with a gauge stage of 7.89 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Tuscarawas River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 956 ft, the Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh.

The Tuscarawas River is a 129-mile-long tributary of the Muskingum River located in eastern Ohio. The river has a rich history and played a significant role in the development of the area. The river originates in Stark County and flows through several cities, including Massillon, Canton, Dover, and New Philadelphia. The Tuscarawas River is a vital source of water for irrigation, municipal, and industrial purposes, and it provides recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing. The river is dammed at several points, including at Bolivar Dam, which forms the 2,350-acre Zoar Lake, and at Dover Dam, which creates the 1,200-acre Atwood Lake. These reservoirs provide flood control, water supply, and recreational opportunities for the region. The river and its tributaries also support agriculture, with farms and orchards located throughout the area.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 3,482 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,755.5 cfs
-117.9 cfs (-6.29%)
Percent of Normal 34.43%
Maximum 29,990.0 cfs
2022-02-18
Seasonal Avg 5,099 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh
USGS 03115917
30 cfs 3.5 ft 120.15
Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh
USGS 03117000
177 cfs 7.89 ft 0
Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh
USGS 03124800
649 cfs 1.45 ft -5.81
Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh
USGS 03129000
900 cfs 1.38 ft -9.46
History of the River

The Tuscarawas River is a principal tributary of the Muskingum River, 129.9 miles (209 km) long, in northeastern Ohio in the United States. Via the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of 2,590 square miles (6,700 km2) on glaciated and unglaciated portions of the Allegheny Plateau.

       

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