Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Marietta Floods
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. Marietta Floods Marker
Inscription.
Marietta Floods. . The Ohio and Muskingum Rivers have always flooded but floods have usually come slowly and predictably. Flood stage here is 535 feet: that is when the river level is 20 feet above normal. Since 1810, floods have come an average of once every 3 years. A record level of 52.9 feet was reached in 1884. In 1913 the worst of all roared down the Muskingum, wiping out every bridge across the river, setting a new record stage of 58.7 feet. In 1937 the river crested at 55 feet. A stage of 60 feet would touch this plaque.
The Ohio and Muskingum Rivers have always
flooded but floods have usually come slowly and
predictably. Flood stage here is 535 feet: that
is when the river level is 20 feet above normal.
Since 1810, floods have come an average of once
every 3 years. A record level of 52.9 feet was
reached in 1884. In 1913 the worst of all roared
down the Muskingum, wiping out every bridge
across the river, setting a new record stage
of 58.7 feet. In 1937 the river crested at 55
feet. A stage of 60 feet would touch this plaque.
Erected by Marietta Kiwanis Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 39° 24.831′ N, 81° 27.442′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Putnam Bridge, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 275 Putnam Bridge, Marietta OH 45750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watershed (here, next to this marker); Muskingum Lock No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Old Harmar Lock (a few steps from this marker); Natural History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steamboat Era
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 414 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
