Rivers in Ohio
Little Miami River at Milford
Below flood stage
8.73ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 8.90 ftWed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 30.50 ft1913
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 30.50 ftThis 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.
- 27.00 ftThis 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.
- 24.00 ftSignificant 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.
- 23.00 ftSignificant 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.
- 21.00 ftFlooding 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.
- 20.00 ftLowland 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.
- 19.00 ftFlooding 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.
- 17.00 ftLowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties, with flooding of Karl Brown Way near Loveland.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
42 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 27, 1913 | 30.50 ft |
| 2 | January 22, 1959 | 27.30 ft |
| 3 | July 18, 2001 | 21.81 ft |
| 4 | April 16, 1998 | 21.69 ft |
| 5 | March 19, 2008 | 21.28 ft |
| 6 | September 14, 1979 | 21.18 ft |
| 7 | March 6, 1945 | 20.90 ft |
| 8 | January 5, 2004 | 20.62 ft |
| 9 | February 25, 2018 | 20.43 ft |
| 10 | April 20, 1940 | 20.10 ft |
| 11 | March 1, 2017 | 19.91 ft |
| 12 | May 19, 2020 | 19.65 ft |
| 13 | February 18, 2022 | 19.65 ft |
| 14 | January 22, 1937 | 19.55 ft |
| 15 | May 2, 2012 | 19.35 ft |
| 16 | June 1, 1997 | 19.33 ft |
| 17 | April 10, 1994 | 19.30 ft |
| 18 | May 11, 1996 | 19.30 ft |
| 19 | January 30, 1994 | 19.30 ft |
| 20 | December 6, 2011 | 19.13 ft |
| 21 | January 6, 2005 | 19.10 ft |
| 22 | June 10, 1980 | 18.80 ft |
| 23 | November 6, 2017 | 18.56 ft |
| 24 | February 8, 2019 | 18.45 ft |
| 25 | February 16, 2025 | 18.38 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 16, 2025: 18.38 ft
- February 18, 2022: 19.65 ft
- June 19, 2021: 18.27 ft
- May 19, 2020: 19.65 ft
- April 20, 2019: 18.00 ft
- March 31, 2019: 17.65 ft
- February 8, 2019: 18.45 ft
- February 6, 2019: 17.38 ft
- April 3, 2018: 18.00 ft
- February 25, 2018: 20.43 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.