Rivers in Ohio
Great Miami River at Middletown
Below flood stage
7.03ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 7.40 ftTue, Sep 22, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 22.50 ft1913
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftMajor flooding occurs in Middletown. Levees protecting the city are topped. Widespread major flooding also occurs near Excello and areas of Trenton near the river. Numerous homes and businesses are inundated.
- 22.50 ftThis flood would equal that of the 1913 record flood. While the City of Middletown is protected to a stage of 24 feet with levees and flood gates, widespread flooding along the river outside of Middletown protection occurs.
- 18.00 ftRoute 73 is closed due to high water. Property near Route 73 outside of Trenton experiences flooding. The City of Middletown is protected by levees and flood gates to a stage of 24 feet.
- 16.00 ftAdditional flooding of property near the river occurs, especially south of Middletown near Excello. Several homes and businesses in this area are flooded. The City of Middletown is protected by levees and flood gates to a level of 24 feet.
- 14.00 ftWater further inundates properties near Route 73 from the east side of the river to Excello. Several homes and businesses become inundated. The City of Middletown itself is protected by flood walls and levees to a stage of 24 feet.
- 12.00 ftWater approaches structures south of Route 73 between Excello and the Great Miami River. This includes properties along Oxford Street.
- 11.00 ftWater covers some private property areas along either side of Route 73 from the east side of the river approaching Excello. The City of Middletown is protected by levees and floodgates to a level of 24 feet.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
47 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 26, 1913 | 22.50 ft |
| 2 | January 22, 1959 | 19.20 ft |
| 3 | February 1, 1929 | 17.50 ft |
| 4 | June 30, 1958 | 16.70 ft |
| 5 | January 27, 1952 | 16.60 ft |
| 6 | May 1, 1933 | 15.90 ft |
| 7 | January 25, 1937 | 15.80 ft |
| 8 | May 24, 1968 | 15.10 ft |
| 9 | January 1, 1949 | 14.70 ft |
| 10 | May 26, 1989 | 14.70 ft |
| 11 | February 24, 1975 | 14.40 ft |
| 12 | December 31, 1990 | 14.40 ft |
| 13 | January 31, 1982 | 14.30 ft |
| 14 | January 6, 2005 | 14.21 ft |
| 15 | January 5, 2004 | 14.06 ft |
| 16 | April 7, 2025 | 14.02 ft |
| 17 | March 20, 2020 | 13.96 ft |
| 18 | December 23, 2013 | 13.62 ft |
| 19 | April 4, 2018 | 13.57 ft |
| 20 | February 25, 2018 | 13.38 ft |
| 21 | March 19, 2008 | 13.18 ft |
| 22 | May 19, 2020 | 13.08 ft |
| 23 | April 2, 1970 | 13.00 ft |
| 24 | August 20, 2026 | 12.99 ft |
| 25 | February 8, 2019 | 12.91 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 20, 2026: 12.99 ft
- April 7, 2025: 14.02 ft
- April 4, 2025: 12.23 ft
- March 25, 2023: 12.72 ft
- May 19, 2020: 13.08 ft
- March 20, 2020: 13.96 ft
- June 18, 2019: 12.03 ft
- February 9, 2019: 12.63 ft
- February 8, 2019: 12.91 ft
- April 4, 2018: 13.57 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.