River stage
Piqua, Great Miami River
- River level
- 1.41 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.39 ft
- Recent high
- 9.14 ft
- Recent low
- 1.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PIQO1
- 30-day change
- -0.44 ft
- Average
- 2.46 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.91 ft
In brief
The Great Miami River at Piqua, OH read 1.41 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.09 ft below action stage. That is 0.44 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PIQO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.91 ft | 2013-12-22 |
| 2 | 14.80 ft | 1959-01-21 |
| 3 | 14.20 ft | 1995-08-08 |
| 4 | 13.80 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 5 | 13.80 ft | 2003-07-09 |
| 6 | 13.40 ft | 1992-07-13 |
| 7 | 13.27 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 8 | 12.65 ft | 2018-04-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Water approaches the back side of homes along the river on Piqua Lockington Road in Springcreek Township.
- 15.00 ft
Flooding of the alleyway and garages of homes along Piqua Lockington Road occurs, with nearly 1 foot of flood water flooding basements and garages in this area. The Miami Conservancy District levee protected area does not flood until a river stage of just above 27 feet.
- 16.00 ft
Some structures are flooded or surrounded by 1-2 feet of water on both sides of Piqua Lockington Road, as well as flooding along portions of North Dixie Drive and Gates Drive. Flooding of low lying areas near Bridge Street also occurs. The Miami Conservancy District levee protected area does not flood until a river stage of just above 27 feet.
- 17.00 ft
Several structures are flooded or surrounded by 1-2 feet of water on both sides of Piqua Lockington Road, as well as flooding along portions of North Dixie Drive and Gates Drive. Flooding of low lying areas near Bridge Street also occurs. The Miami Conservancy District levee protected area does not flood until a river stage of just above 27 feet.
- 18.00 ft
Homes along Piqua Lockington road are flooded by 1-3 feet of water, with the road itself also flooded, as well as Rush Creek backwater flooding along North Dixie Drive. Some structures are flooded between South Main Street and the river, between Garnsey Street and Hemm Avenue. Flood waters approach Route 25A near Farrington Road. Flood water approaches the Waste Water Treatment plant property. The Miami Conservancy District levee protected area does not flood until a river stage of just above 27 feet.
- 19.00 ft
This is approximately the FEMA 1 percent flood level. The Piqua Wastewater treatment plant is flooded, with several feet of water in homes along Piqua Lockington Road and structures along North Dixie Drive and south Main Street near Bridge Street. Levee protected areas of Piqua do not flood until stages just above 27 feet.
- 20.00 ft
Much of the Piqua Wastewater treatment plant is flooded, with several feet of water in homes along Piqua Lockington Road and structures along North Dixie Drive and south Main Street near Bridge Street. Water also approaches mobile homes along South Main Street. Levee protected areas of Piqua do not flood until stages just above 27 feet.
- 21.00 ft
South Main Street is flooded from route 115 to Fox Drive, with significant flooding of businesses and a mobile home community between South Main Street and the river, below Garnsey Street. In addition, backwater flooding occurs in Springcreek Township along Rush Creek, with several feet of water in homes along Piqua Lockington Road and structures flooded along North Dixie Drive. Areas within the Miami Conservancy Flood protection are protected to a stage just above 27 feet.
- 23.00 ft
South Main Street is flooded south of Garnsey Street, with flooding of businesses and a mobile home community between South Main Street and the river. Several feet of water floods structures on either side of Piqua Lockington Road and North Dixie Drive. Areas within the Miami Conservancy Flood protection are protected to a stage just above 27 feet.
- 24.00 ft
Significant flooding of businesses and mobile homes occurs along South Main Street, south of Garnsey Street. Homes along Piqua Lockington road incur major flooding. Miami Conservancy Protected areas are not impacted until a stage of 29 feet. In addition, backwater flooding occurs in Springcreek Township along Rush Creek, with major flooding of homes along Piqua Lockington Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Great Miami River flooding at Piqua?
No. The Great Miami River at Piqua is at 1.41 ft, 10.09 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Piqua?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11.5 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Great Miami River has been at Piqua?
The highest crest on record is 14.91 ft, on 2013-12-22.
Is the Great Miami River high or low right now at Piqua?
At 1.41 ft it is higher than 25% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PIQO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03262500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.