Great Miami River at Miamitown
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hamilton County, Ohio on the Great Miami River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03274615, 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
30 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Water covers the bridge on Route 52 in addition to major flooding through much of Hamilton County near the Great Miami River. Particularly hard hit are low areas along the river from New Baltimore to Cleves.
35 ft
Flooding of many properties between Front Street and the river occurs, as well as all of the Taylor Mill Water Treatment plant. Long stretches of State Route 128 north of Miamitown are flooded.
33 ft
In addition to flooding several feet deep along Harrison Pike and river front homes in Miamitown, the Taylor Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant incurs flooding.
32 ft
This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Some buildings of the Taylor Creek Water Treatment plant flood. Flooding along 2nd and Water Streets in New Baltimore floods, as well as River and Blue Rock Roads. Hamilton-Cleves Pike and East Miami river Road are flooded, with flooding of businesses and structures east of the river and south of Harrison Avenue in Miamitown. Flooding of River, Mill, Orchard and Main Street floods, with flooding along Route 50 in Cleves.
30 ft
Homes in Miamitown begin to flood, especially east of Front Street, with continued flooding of structures along East Miami River Road.
29 ft
Water covering Harrison Pike and structures east of the river near Miamitown are inundated by several feet of water. Water spreads into yards and possibly entering structures along Front Street, River Street and along Route 128. Long stretches of East Miami River Road are inundated.
28 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.
26 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.
25.3 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.
24 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.
23 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.
22 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.
21 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.
20 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.
18 ft
Water approaches cottages along East Miami River Road in Miami Township south of Miamitown.
16 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.
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 28, 1959 | 33.4 ft | — |
| Jan 28, 1959 | 33.4 ft | — |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 26.7 ft | — |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 26.7 ft | — |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 26 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MIAO1
River
Great Miami River
County
Hamilton, OH
Coordinates
39.2161°N, 84.7028°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Great Miami River at Miamitown?
The Great Miami River at Miamitown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03274615) 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 Miamitown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Great Miami River at Miamitown is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Great Miami River at Miamitown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Ohio at coordinates 39.2161°N, 84.7028°W. USGS site number: 03274615. 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.
- 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.