Little Miami River at Milford
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Clermont County, Ohio on the Little Miami River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03245500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
27 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30.5 ft
This is equivalent to the flood of record of 1913 with much of Milford between High Street and the river experiencing major flooding. Several streets are under water including Locust, Cash, Elm, Water and Polk. Water also covers portions of Highway 50. Water is several feet deep through this area.
27 ft
This is roughly the FEMA 1 Percent flood elevation. Several streets are under water including Locust, Cash, Elm, Water and Polk. Water also covers portions of Highway 50. The southwest area of south Milford street also floods. Lowland flooding also occurs in Terrace Park along areas east of Miami Avenue.
24 ft
Significant flooding can be expected along Round Bottom Road in Anderson Township and in the Terrace Park Country Club area. Flooding will also occur between Main Street and the river in Milford.
23 ft
Significant lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties. Lowland flooding becomes a problem in the Terrace Park area and in Anderson Township, especially along Round Bottom Road. Flooding also occurs in Milford between Main Street and the river itself.
21 ft
Flooding can be expected in low areas between Main Street and the river in Milford. Lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties.
20 ft
Lowland flooding continues in portions of Clermont and Hamilton Counties, particularly in low areas of Loveland near Karl Brown Way as well as along Cones Road and Cox Trailside Parking lot. Flooding continues along portions of Round Bottom Road in Anderson Township.
19 ft
Flooding occurs in lowland areas of Milford and Terrace Park, including portions of Round Bottom Road in Anderson Township and Karl Brown Way near the railway underpass, Cones Road and Cox Trailside Parking lot in Loveland.
17 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties, with flooding of Karl Brown Way near Loveland.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 30.5 ft | — |
| Mar 26, 1913 | 30.5 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 27.3 ft | 84,100 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 27.3 ft | 84,100 cfs |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 21.81 ft | 43,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MLGO1
River
Little Miami River
County
Clermont, OH
Coordinates
39.1714°N, 84.2981°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Miami River at Milford?
The Little Miami River at Milford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03245500) 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 Little Miami River at Milford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Miami River at Milford is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Little Miami River at Milford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clermont County, Ohio at coordinates 39.1714°N, 84.2981°W. USGS site number: 03245500. 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.