Little Miami River at Milford OH water level

Name: Little Miami River at Milford OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Miami River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.13ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 333 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:04 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Little Miami River at Milford OH reads 5.13 ft, a normal level.

It is 11.87 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.13 ft and 5.47 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 30.50 ftMarch 27, 1913
Forecast peak: 5.10 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 11.87 ft away.

What happens at each level

30.50 ft: This is equivalent to the flood of record of 1913 with much of Milford between High Street and the river experiencing major flooding. Several streets are under water including Locust, Cash, Elm, Water and Polk. Water also covers portions of Highway 50. Water is several feet deep through this area.
27.00 ft: This is roughly the FEMA 1 Percent flood elevation. Several streets are under water including Locust, Cash, Elm, Water and Polk. Water also covers portions of Highway 50. The southwest area of south Milford street also floods. Lowland flooding also occurs in Terrace Park along areas east of Miami Avenue.
24.00 ft: Significant flooding can be expected along Round Bottom Road in Anderson Township and in the Terrace Park Country Club area. Flooding will also occur between Main Street and the river in Milford.
23.00 ft: Significant lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties. Lowland flooding becomes a problem in the Terrace Park area and in Anderson Township, especially along Round Bottom Road. Flooding also occurs in Milford between Main Street and the river itself.
21.00 ft: Flooding can be expected in low areas between Main Street and the river in Milford. Lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties.
20.00 ft: Lowland flooding continues in portions of Clermont and Hamilton Counties, particularly in low areas of Loveland near Karl Brown Way as well as along Cones Road and Cox Trailside Parking lot. Flooding continues along portions of Round Bottom Road in Anderson Township.
19.00 ft: Flooding occurs in lowland areas of Milford and Terrace Park, including portions of Round Bottom Road in Anderson Township and Karl Brown Way near the railway underpass, Cones Road and Cox Trailside Parking lot in Loveland.
17.00 ft: Lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties, with flooding of Karl Brown Way near Loveland.
5.13 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 6 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.50 ft	March 27, 1913
2	27.30 ft	January 22, 1959
3	21.81 ft	July 18, 2001
4	21.69 ft	April 16, 1998
5	21.28 ft	March 19, 2008
6	21.18 ft	September 14, 1979
7	20.90 ft	March 6, 1945
8	20.62 ft	January 5, 2004
9	20.43 ft	February 25, 2018
10	20.10 ft	April 20, 1940

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 72° 39° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 72° 40° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 71° 47° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 72° 47° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 72° 47° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 74° 49° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 74° 52° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Miami River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Miami River near Oldtown OHRiver gauge, Little Miami River	73.3 cfs	High	+1.3 cfs	44 mi
Little Miami River near Spring Valley OHRiver gauge, Little Miami River	2.75 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	32 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Fork Little Miami River at Perintown OHRiver gauge, East Fork Little Miami River	2.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	4.0 mi
O'Bannon Creek near Loveland OHRiver gauge, O'Bannon Creek	3.7 cfs	Normal	−7.2 cfs	7 mi
Mill Creek at Evendale OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	4.68 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	9 mi
Mill Creek at Carthage OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	34.8 cfs	Normal	−7.9 cfs	10 mi
Mill Creek at East Sharon Rd at Sharonville OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	15.2 cfs	Normal	−2.4 cfs	10 mi
Mill Creek at Kemper Road at Sharonville OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.37 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	11 mi
Taylor Creek at Donnermeyer Drive at BellevueRiver gauge, Taylor Creek	0.7 cfs	Normal	±0	11 mi
Fourmile Creek at Grays Crossing at Silver GroveRiver gauge, Fourmile Creek	3.01 ft	Very low	±0	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Little Miami River at Milford OH?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 11.87 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Little Miami River at Milford OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.13 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Miami River at Milford OH rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Little Miami River at Milford OH normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Miami River at Milford OH?

The highest level on record is 30.50 ft on March 27, 1913.

Is Little Miami River at Milford OH expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03245500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.17145, -84.29799 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	5.13 ft	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional
Flow	333 cfs	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional

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