Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH water level

Name: Little Miami River near Spring Valley 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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Very high for mid-October

Water level

2.74ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT (33 min ago)

History

7 days

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

What this means

The gauge at Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH shows 2.74 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.34 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.40 ft above typical. It is 8.26 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. The record high is 19.20 ft, set on January 21, 1959.

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.74 ft and 2.92 ft.

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

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.34 ft0.40 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.96 ft – 2.70 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Highest on record: 19.20 ftJanuary 21, 1959

High water at Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: This stage is approximate the FEMA 1 percent flood level. Numerous homes are flooded near Corwin Road from Corwin to Oregonia, with areas of Spring Valley flooded between the Little Miami trail and the river, as well as areas of Beavercreek Township. Areas of Bellbrook south of Franklin Street may flood due to backwater along Sugar Creek. The Sugar Creek Waste Water Treatment facility begin incurs partial flooding. A flood of this level is close to the record flood for the region, which occurred in 1959.
17.00 ft: Flooding impacts numerous homes and businesses along the river, as well as backwater flooding along Sugar Creek. Structures near Corwin road from Spring Valley to Corwin are impacted, as well as areas of Beavercreek township close to the river.
15.00 ft: Some homes and businesses near Spring Valley, Roxanna, Oregonia and Corwin are impacted by flooding, possibly first floor level flooding. High water covers long stretches of Corwin Road near the river, as well as Waynesville, New Burlington and Middletown Roads.
14.00 ft: Flood waters approach businesses and some homes near Spring Valley, Roxanna, Oregonia, Corwin and east of Waynesville. Flooding continues along portions of Corwin Road near the river, as well as Waynesville, New Burlington and Middletown Roads. Much of Wayne Township in Warren County is flooded along the river.
13.00 ft: High water impacts low areas near Spring Valley, Roxanna, Corwin and east of Waynesville. Flood waters approach homes very close to the river, and widespread bottom land flooding occurs. Water floods Corwin Road, Waynesville Road and Middletown Road near the river.
12.00 ft: Water rises into low-lying areas close to the river near Spring Valley, Roxanna and east of Waynesville. Water floods Corwin Road, as well as Waynesville and Middletown Roads, along with flooding of Bellbrook golf driving range and portions of Washington Mill Park.
11.00 ft: Flooding impacts short areas of Middletown and Waynesville Roads, in addition to Corwin Road and Corwin Park. Backwater flooding may impact Route 725 in Sugarcreek Township, along with flooding of Washington Mill Road near Bellbrook.
10.00 ft: Corwin Road and Corwin Park are flooded.
2.74 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.20 ft	January 21, 1959
2	19.14 ft	March 5, 1963
3	16.80 ft	February 6, 1929
4	16.75 ft	January 27, 1952
5	16.47 ft	February 14, 1948
6	16.12 ft	January 5, 1949
7	15.79 ft	March 10, 1964
8	15.65 ft	March 6, 1945
9	15.50 ft	March 20, 1943
10	15.34 ft	December 3, 1950

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 63%

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	13 mi
Little Miami River at Milford OHRiver gauge, Little Miami River	5.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	32 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Caesar Creek Lake at Wellman OHLake, Caesar Creek Lake	847.36 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	7 mi
Caesar Creek near Wellman OHRiver gauge, Caesar Creek	5.43 ft	Normal	±0	7 mi
Holes Creek near Kettering OHRiver gauge, Holes Creek	7.2 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	10 mi
Massies Creek at Wilberforce OHRiver gauge, Massies Creek	22.2 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	12 mi
Great Miami River at Miamisburg OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	4.24 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Great Miami River at Franklin OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.16 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	15 mi
Mad River near Dayton OHRiver gauge, Mad River	2.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	15 mi
Great Miami River at Dayton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	24.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.26 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.96 ft and 2.70 ft, based on 5 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 Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.74 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Miami River near Spring Valley OH?

The highest level on record is 19.20 ft on January 21, 1959.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03242050 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.58339, -84.03021 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	2.74 ft	2026-10-20 00:00	Provisional

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