Major Flood
22.5 ft
Current Water Level
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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
19.5 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Record flooding occurs throughout the valley. Considerable backwater flooding occurs along small tributaries to the Huron River.
26 ft
River gage flooded. Major flooding on the Huron River.
25 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Significant damage in the Franklin Flats and other low lying portions of Erie county.
24 ft
Major flooding occurs in Franklin Flats. Floodwaters begin to impact areas near Mud Brook Road.
23 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level.
22.5 ft
Homes inundated in Franklin Flats. Many evacuations necessary. Property along U.S. Route 250 inundated and several local roads impassable.
21 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.
19.5 ft
Flood waters over a foot deep in Franklin Flats. Huron River Valley Campground inundated.
18 ft
Flooding occurs in lying areas along the river from Milan to Franklin Flats.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 1969 | 31.1 ft | 49,600 cfs |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 24.59 ft | 23,800 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 23.95 ft | 14,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Huron River at Milan?
The Huron River at Milan gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04199000) 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 Huron River at Milan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Huron River at Milan is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.5 feet, and major flooding at 22.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Huron River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Huron River at Milan to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Huron River at Milan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Erie County, Ohio at coordinates 41.3009°N, 82.6082°W. USGS site number: 04199000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.