River stage
Miamitown, Great Miami River
- River level
- 1.45 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.55 ft
- Recent high
- 14.32 ft
- Recent low
- 0.94 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MIAO1
- 30-day change
- -0.66 ft
- Average
- 3.13 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.40 ft
In brief
The Great Miami River at Miamitown, OH read 1.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.55 ft below action stage. That is 0.66 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MIAO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.40 ft | 1959-01-29 |
| 2 | 26.70 ft | 2004-01-05 |
| 3 | 26.00 ft | 2005-01-06 |
| 4 | 25.85 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 5 | 25.00 ft | 1996-04-29 |
| 6 | 24.70 ft | 1990-12-31 |
| 7 | 24.00 ft | 1989-05-27 |
| 8 | 23.85 ft | 2018-02-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Flooding of lowland areas along the River can be expected, with land area of some businesses at the confluence of the Great Miami and Taylor Creek possibly flooded, as well as Gymkhana Horse Club and low areas of Riverfront West park.
- 18.00 ft
Water approaches cottages along East Miami River Road in Miami Township south of Miamitown.
- 20.00 ft
Flooding occurs along Harrison Avenue east of the River, as well as Riverfront West Softball Park. Flooding also occurs downstream of Miamitown in Miami and Whitewater Townships.
- 21.00 ft
Flooding encroaches into yards of homes and businesses along the Great Miami River from New Baltimore to Cleves. Jordan Road is flooded due to backwater flooding along Jordan Creek near East Miami River Road.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Great Miami River flooding at Miamitown?
No. The Great Miami River at Miamitown is at 1.45 ft, 12.55 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Miamitown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Great Miami River has been at Miamitown?
The highest crest on record is 33.4 ft, on 1959-01-29.
Is the Great Miami River high or low right now at Miamitown?
At 1.45 ft it is higher than 13% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MIAO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03274615). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.