Great Miami River at Miamitown OH water level

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

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High for mid-October

Water level

1.42ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT (32 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

High water at Great Miami River at Miamitown OH: the latest reading is 1.42 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 0.87 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.55 ft above typical. It is 14.58 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 0.56 ft, a difference of +0.86 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.41 ft – 8.23 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 0.87 ft0.55 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.48 ft – 1.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Same day last year: 0.56 ft+0.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.41 ft – 8.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.53 ft – 18.84 ft
Highest on record: 33.40 ftJanuary 29, 1959

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

38.00 ft: Water covers the bridge on Route 52 in addition to major flooding through much of Hamilton County near the Great Miami River. Particularly hard hit are low areas along the river from New Baltimore to Cleves.
35.00 ft: Flooding of many properties between Front Street and the river occurs, as well as all of the Taylor Mill Water Treatment plant. Long stretches of State Route 128 north of Miamitown are flooded.
33.00 ft: In addition to flooding several feet deep along Harrison Pike and river front homes in Miamitown, the Taylor Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant incurs flooding.
32.00 ft: This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Some buildings of the Taylor Creek Water Treatment plant flood. Flooding along 2nd and Water Streets in New Baltimore floods, as well as River and Blue Rock Roads. Hamilton-Cleves Pike and East Miami river Road are flooded, with flooding of businesses and structures east of the river and south of Harrison Avenue in Miamitown. Flooding of River, Mill, Orchard and Main Street floods, with flooding along Route 50 in Cleves.
30.00 ft: Homes in Miamitown begin to flood, especially east of Front Street, with continued flooding of structures along East Miami River Road.
29.00 ft: Water covering Harrison Pike and structures east of the river near Miamitown are inundated by several feet of water. Water spreads into yards and possibly entering structures along Front Street, River Street and along Route 128. Long stretches of East Miami River Road are inundated.
28.00 ft: Water covers Harrison Pike in and near Miamitown. High water will inundate several businesses east of the Harrison Pike Bridge in Miamitown, including Blue Bell Beach Lounge and Riverfront West Sports Complex. Some structures along East Miami River Road become flooded.
26.00 ft: Water covers Harrison Pike in and near Miamitown. This affects several businesses east of river, including the Blue Bell Beach Lounge and Riverfront West Sports Complex. Moderate flooding also continues along the river in low spots through southwest Miami Township. Significant flooding also continues downstream of Miamitown in Miami and Whitewater Townships.
25.30 ft: Water overflows Harrison Pike in and near Miamitown. This affects several businesses east of the bridge over the Great Miami River in Miamitown, including the Blue Bell Beach Lounge and Riverfront West Sports Complex. Moderate flooding also continues along the river in low spots through southwest Miami Township. Miami River Road is also flooded.
24.00 ft: Moderate flooding occurs along the Great Miami River south of Miamitown over southwest Miami Township. Some Harrison Avenue businesses east of the river flood, including Blue Bell Beach Lounge, as well as Little Fenway and Riverfront West ball parks, as well as near Durbin Nursery. Flooding also occurs along the river from New Baltimore to Cleves.
23.00 ft: Flooding impacts low-lying areas along the Great Miami River south of Miamitown over southwest Miami Township, and along the river from New Baltimore to Cleves. Portions of East Miami River Road are flooded. Flooding worsens for businesses on the east side of the river near Taylor Creek. Flooding also occurs in some of the sports fields of Taylor High School, with Cleves Community Park likely flooded if the Ohio River is also above flood stage.
22.00 ft: Some properties are affected by flood waters just north of Miamitown, with water into back yards along East Miami River Road and State Route 128. Harrison Road east of the river is flooded, with water approaching River Street in Miamitown. Low areas from New Baltimore to Cleves become flooded, with some areas of East Miami River Road flooded south of Miamitown.
1.42 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: 19 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	33.40 ft	January 29, 1959
2	26.70 ft	January 5, 2004
3	26.00 ft	January 6, 2005
4	25.85 ft	March 19, 2008
5	25.00 ft	April 29, 1996
6	24.70 ft	December 31, 1990
7	24.00 ft	May 27, 1989
8	23.85 ft	February 25, 2018
9	23.85 ft	April 4, 2018
10	23.53 ft	March 21, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Great Miami River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Great Miami River at Sidney OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	80 mi
Great Miami River at Piqua OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	69 mi
Great Miami River at Troy OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	63 mi
Great Miami River at Taylorsville OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	3.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.36 ft	54 mi
Great Miami River at Dayton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	24.62 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	47 mi
Great Miami River at Miamisburg OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	4.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	37 mi
Great Miami River at Franklin OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	32 mi
Great Miami River at Middletown OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	2.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	26 mi
Great Miami River at Hamilton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	63.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Road near HebronRiver gauge, Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Road	1.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
West Fork Mill Creek Reservoir near Greenhills OHReservoir, West Fork Mill Creek Reservoir	675.21 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	12 mi
Dry Creek at Sewage Plant near ErlangerRiver gauge, Dry Creek	1.8 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	12 mi
Pleasant Run Creek at Oak Street near LudlowRiver gauge, Pleasant Run Creek	0.1 cfs	Low	±0	12 mi
Tanners Creek at LawrenceburgRiver gauge, Tanners Creek	32.97 ft	High	+0.58 ft	12 mi
Mill Creek at Carthage OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	47.0 cfs	Normal	−4.5 cfs	12 mi
Ohio River at CincinnatiRiver gauge, Ohio River	28.73 ft	High	+0.50 ft	13 mi
Mill Creek at Reading OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	5.13 ft	High	−0.04 ft	14 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Great Miami River at Miamitown OH higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.86 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.56 ft.

What is flood stage for the Great Miami River at Miamitown OH?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 14.58 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Great Miami River at Miamitown OH in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 0.87 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.48 ft and 1.72 ft, based on 10 years of records.

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 Great Miami River at Miamitown OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Great Miami River at Miamitown OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Great Miami River at Miamitown OH normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03274615 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.21611, -84.70278 (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	1.42 ft	2026-10-19 12:45	Provisional

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