Great Miami River at Middletown OH water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.52ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,470 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Great Miami River at Middletown OH is at 2.52 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.48 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.43 ft and 2.56 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.20 ftJanuary 22, 1959
Forecast peak: 2.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Great Miami River at Middletown OH

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 9.48 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: Major flooding occurs in Middletown. Levees protecting the city are topped. Widespread major flooding also occurs near Excello and areas of Trenton near the river. Numerous homes and businesses are inundated.
22.50 ft: This flood would equal that of the 1913 record flood. While the City of Middletown is protected to a stage of 24 feet with levees and flood gates, widespread flooding along the river outside of Middletown protection occurs.
18.00 ft: Route 73 is closed due to high water. Property near Route 73 outside of Trenton experiences flooding. The City of Middletown is protected by levees and flood gates to a stage of 24 feet.
16.00 ft: Additional flooding of property near the river occurs, especially south of Middletown near Excello. Several homes and businesses in this area are flooded. The City of Middletown is protected by levees and flood gates to a level of 24 feet.
14.00 ft: Water further inundates properties near Route 73 from the east side of the river to Excello. Several homes and businesses become inundated. The City of Middletown itself is protected by flood walls and levees to a stage of 24 feet.
12.00 ft: Water approaches structures south of Route 73 between Excello and the Great Miami River. This includes properties along Oxford Street.
11.00 ft: Water covers some private property areas along either side of Route 73 from the east side of the river approaching Excello. The City of Middletown is protected by levees and floodgates to a level of 24 feet.
2.52 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: 17 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.20 ft	January 22, 1959
2	17.50 ft	February 1, 1929
3	16.70 ft	June 30, 1958
4	16.60 ft	January 27, 1952
5	15.90 ft	May 1, 1933
6	15.80 ft	January 25, 1937
7	15.10 ft	May 24, 1968
8	14.70 ft	January 1, 1949
9	14.70 ft	May 26, 1989
10	14.40 ft	February 24, 1975

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.25 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 68° 39° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 71° 42° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 67° 46° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 67° 46° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 68° 46° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 71° 47° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 69° 51° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 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	−0.29 ft	55 mi
Great Miami River at Piqua OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	45 mi
Great Miami River at Troy OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	2.72 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	37 mi
Great Miami River at Taylorsville OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	3.72 ft	Below flood stage	+0.35 ft	28 mi
Great Miami River at Dayton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	24.62 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	20 mi
Great Miami River at Miamisburg OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	4.23 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Great Miami River at Franklin OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.16 ft	Below flood stage	±0	6 mi
Great Miami River at Hamilton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	63.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	12 mi
Great Miami River at Miamitown OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.42 ft	High	−0.04 ft	26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Twin Creek near Germantown OHRiver gauge, Twin Creek	1.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	8 mi
Sevenmile Creek at Camden OHRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek	16.6 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	14 mi
Holes Creek near Kettering OHRiver gauge, Holes Creek	6.7 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	15 mi
G Miami River at Sellars Rd at West Carrollton OHRiver gauge, G Miami River	8.03 ft	Very high	±0	15 mi
Mill Creek at Kemper Road at Sharonville OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.40 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	16 mi
Mill Creek at East Sharon Rd at Sharonville OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	17.6 cfs	Normal	−5.4 cfs	17 mi
Mill Creek at Evendale OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	4.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

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

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.48 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 Great Miami River at Middletown OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.52 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Great Miami River at Middletown OH rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

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

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Great Miami River at Middletown OH?

The highest level on record is 19.20 ft on January 22, 1959.

Is Great Miami River at Middletown OH expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03272100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.51989, -84.41268 (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	2.52 ft	2026-10-19 13:30	Provisional
Flow	1,470 cfs	2026-10-19 13:30	Provisional

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