River stage
McConnelsville, Muskingum River
- River level
- 1.25 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.16 ft
- Recent high
- 8.04 ft
- Recent low
- 1.13 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MCCO1
- 30-day change
- -1.76 ft
- Average
- 2.33 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.50 ft
In brief
The Muskingum River at McConnelsville, OH read 1.25 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.75 ft below action stage. That is 1.76 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MCCO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.50 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 2 | 21.14 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 3 | 17.00 ft | 1935-09-09 |
| 4 | 14.52 ft | 1952-01-28 |
| 5 | 14.38 ft | 1959-01-23 |
| 6 | 13.78 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 7 | 13.77 ft | 2005-01-12 |
| 8 | 13.50 ft | 1945-03-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.60 ft
Several low-lying areas and poor drainage areas along Route 669 start to flood.
- 11.00 ft
Route 669 above Malta and other roads are flooded.
- 11.50 ft
Flooding starts in cemetery on the southwest side of McConnelsville near State Route 376. More homes start to flood near the river.
- 11.60 ft
Most primary roads flooded in and between McConnelsville and Zanesville; several cottage-type homes are affected.
- 12.00 ft
Many areas are flooded in and around McConnelsville.
- 13.00 ft
Several homes and businesses start to flood in and around McConnelsville.
- 14.00 ft
Major flooding occurs in and around McConnelsville.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Muskingum River flooding at McConnelsville?
No. The Muskingum River at McConnelsville is at 1.25 ft, 7.75 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at McConnelsville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Muskingum River has been at McConnelsville?
The highest crest on record is 33.5 ft, on 1913-03-27.
Is the Muskingum River high or low right now at McConnelsville?
At 1.25 ft it is higher than 7% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MCCO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03150000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.