River stage
Great Miami River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 11 of 11
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 11 of 11 gauges on the Great Miami River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Great Miami River levels, gauge by gauge
The Great Miami River is measured at 11 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 24.56 ft | normal, falling |
| Franklin | 1.17 ft | normal, falling |
| Hamilton | 63.18 ft | normal, falling |
| Miamisburg | 4.27 ft | normal, falling |
| Miamitown | 1.45 ft | normal, falling |
| Middletown | 2.50 ft | normal, falling |
| Piqua | 1.41 ft | normal, falling |
| Sidney | 1.29 ft | normal, falling |
| Taylorsville | 2.96 ft | normal, falling |
| Troy | 2.66 ft | normal, falling |
| West Carrollton | 7.94 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Great Miami River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Dayton, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Mill Creek (OH) 5 gauges
- Little Miami River 4 gauges
- Mad River (OH) 5 gauges
- Big Darby Creek 1 gauge
- Scioto River 12 gauges
- Ohio River 44 gauges
- Paint Creek 6 gauges
- Olentangy River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Great Miami River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 11 reporting gauges on the Great Miami River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Great Miami River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Dayton is at 24.56 ft; Franklin is at 1.17 ft; Hamilton is at 63.18 ft; Miamisburg is at 4.27 ft.
Where is the Great Miami River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 11 gauges on the Great Miami River in Ohio.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.