Major Flood
27 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.4 ft
This is the top of the planned flood protection. West Carrollton is significantly flooded, while only low lying homes and businesses in Miamisburg are flooded. Significant flooding occurs along and east of Yale Avenue, Woodlawn Avenue and Western Avenue near Chatauqua. Low lying flooding also occurs along Janet Avenue. Stretches of Dayton Cincinnati Pike are also flooded.
27 ft
This is within inches of the top of planned flood protection. While West Carrollton is already incurring major flooding, the floodwall protecting areas of the city north of Central Avenue are in danger of flooding. Significant flooding occurs along and east of Yale Avenue, Woodlawn Avenue and Western Avenue near Chatauqua. Low lying flooding also occurs along Janet Avenue. Stretches of Dayton Cincinnati Pike are also flooded.
24 ft
This is the FEMA 1 percent flood. In Chauquatua, areas near and east of Yale, Woodlawn and Western Avenues flood, with the low lying homes also flooded. Flooding also occurs along Janet Avenue and Dayton Cincinnati Pike. The Miamisburg water plant floods. In West Carrollton, substantial flooding occurs to the southwest of Miami Avenue, as well in the Gibbons Road and Savoy Avenue area, with dozens of homes flooded. Most of Miamisburg and West Carrollton are protected to a stage of 27.4 feet.
22 ft
Flooding continues along the river in low areas of West Carrollton and south of Miamisburg to near Chautauqua. Properties near Squire Street, Circle Drive and West Main Street in West Carrollton flood. Low-lying roads near the river continue to flood. Flooded roads include Dayton-Cincinnati Pike between Brenner and Chautauqua Roads, portions of Lower Miamisburg Road, and upper River Road from Soldier Home Road to areas just south of Dayton.
20 ft
Stretches of Upper River Road are flooded, as well as low lying areas close the river in Chautauqua, mainly near Cromer Boulevard.
16 ft
Lowland flooding occurs from south of Miamisburg to Franklin, Carlisle, Trenton and New Miami. Water begins to spill onto low-lying roadways, mainly along portions of Dayton-Oxford Road.
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 20, 1959 | 20.65 ft | 61,800 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1963 | 19.36 ft | 53,200 cfs |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 18.15 ft | 498,006 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MMGO1
River
Great Miami River
County
Montgomery, OH
Coordinates
39.6445°N, 84.2897°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Great Miami River at Miamisburg?
The Great Miami River at Miamisburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03271500) 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 Miamisburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Great Miami River at Miamisburg is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Great Miami River at Miamisburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Ohio at coordinates 39.6445°N, 84.2897°W. USGS site number: 03271500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Miami Conservancy/USGS, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.