Great Miami River at Franklin
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Warren County, Ohio on the Great Miami River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03271620, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
22 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Miami Conservancy flood protective levees would be overtopped resulting in flooding of protected areas of Franklin. Much of Franklin west of the river is impacted, although many areas between Main Street and the river along the east bank are also flooded. North Main Street north of Central Avenue floods. Many homes and businesses in the Chautauqua area and parts of southern Carlisle are impacted. Dayton-Oxford Road to Franklin-Trenton Road as well as parts of Central Avenue are flooded.
20 ft
Flood waters affect numerous homes in the Chautauqua area. Dayton-Oxford Road to Franklin-Trenton Road is flooded, and flood waters start to affect Central Avenue on the west side of the river. Areas of Franklin protected by Miami Conservancy District Levees do not flood until stages at and above 22 feet. However, parts of Franklin outside of the flood protection but near the river do incur flooding. North Main Street north of Central Avenue and further up on to North Dixie Highway are flooded.
19 ft
Flood waters affect numerous homes in the Chautauqua area. Large portions of Dayton-Oxford Road to Franklin-Trenton Road are flooded. Areas of Franklin protected by Miami Conservancy District Levees do not flood until stages at and above 22 feet. However, parts of Franklin outside of the flood protection but near the river do incur flooding. North Dixie Highway is also flooded.
18 ft
This is roughly equal to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Flood waters extend into yards of numerous homes in the Chautauqua area, with water into homes closest to the river. Large portions of Dayton-Oxford Road to Franklin-Trenton Road are flooded. Areas of Franklin protected by Miami Conservancy District Levees do not flood until stages at and above 22 feet. However, locations of Franklin outside of flood protection near the river do incur flooding. North Dixie Highway is flooded.
17 ft
Portions of Dayton-Oxford Road flood, and homes along this road in Chautauqua have flood waters nearing them. Franklin-Trenton Road and North Dixie Highway also flood. Areas of Franklin protected by Miami Conservancy District Levees do not flood until stages at and above 22 feet.
16 ft
In addition to flooding onto low areas of Oxford Road near the railway bridge, water floods basements of riverside apartments along Dayton-Oxford Road. Water extends nearly to Dayton-Oxford Road itself in Chautauqua in Warren County on the west bank and onto North Dixie Highway on the east bank. Areas of Franklin protected by Miami Conservancy District Levees do not flood until stages at and above 22 feet.
15 ft
In addition to flooding along low areas of Oxford Road near the railway bridge, water approaches riverside apartments along Dayton-Oxford Road and flooding of basement apartments may occur. Areas of Franklin protected by Miami Conservancy District Levees do not flood until stages at and above 22 feet.
14 ft
Flooding occurs along Oxford Road at the railway underpass.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1959 | 17.6 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 17.6 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1937 | 16.7 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1937 | 16.7 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1963 | 16.6 ft | 54,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FKNO1
River
Great Miami River
County
Warren, OH
Coordinates
39.5631°N, 84.3050°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Great Miami River at Franklin?
The Great Miami River at Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03271620) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Great Miami River at Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Great Miami River at Franklin is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the Great Miami River at Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Warren County, Ohio at coordinates 39.5631°N, 84.3050°W. USGS site number: 03271620. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
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- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.