River stage
Milan, Huron River
- River level
- 5.81 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 11.70 ft
- Recent low
- 5.72 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MILO1
- 30-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Average
- 6.31 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.10 ft
In brief
The Huron River at Milan, OH read 5.81 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.19 ft below action stage. That is 0.09 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MILO1
Water 69 °F (21 °C) · 11 °F warmer than normal for this date · +3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.10 ft | 1969-07-05 |
| 2 | 24.59 ft | 2011-03-01 |
| 3 | 23.95 ft | 2006-06-22 |
| 4 | 23.26 ft | 1998-08-26 |
| 5 | 22.70 ft | 2007-08-20 |
| 6 | 22.47 ft | 2013-07-11 |
| 7 | 22.31 ft | 2014-02-22 |
| 8 | 22.15 ft | 2013-12-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Flooding occurs in lying areas along the river from Milan to Franklin Flats.
- 19.50 ft
Flood waters over a foot deep in Franklin Flats. Huron River Valley Campground inundated.
- 21.00 ft
Floodwaters affect businesses along the river near the Village of Milan near U.S. Route 250. Water will be nearly two feet deep in portions of Franklin Flats. Low lying secondary roads near the river may become impassable.
- 22.50 ft
Homes inundated in Franklin Flats. Many evacuations necessary. Property along U.S. Route 250 inundated and several local roads impassable.
- 23.00 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level.
- 24.00 ft
Major flooding occurs in Franklin Flats. Floodwaters begin to impact areas near Mud Brook Road.
- 25.00 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Significant damage in the Franklin Flats and other low lying portions of Erie county.
- 26.00 ft
River gage flooded. Major flooding on the Huron River.
- 31.00 ft
Record flooding occurs throughout the valley. Considerable backwater flooding occurs along small tributaries to the Huron River.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Huron River flooding at Milan?
No. The Huron River at Milan is at 5.81 ft, 8.19 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Milan?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 19.5 ft and major flooding 22.5 ft.
What is the highest the Huron River has been at Milan?
The highest crest on record is 31.1 ft, on 1969-07-05.
Is the Huron River high or low right now at Milan?
At 5.81 ft it is higher than 14% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Milan, Huron River?
The water temperature at Milan, Huron River is 69 °F (20.7 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS, which is 11 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 3.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MILO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04199000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.