River stage
Middletown, Great Miami River
- River level
- 2.50 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.29 ft
- Recent high
- 9.02 ft
- Recent low
- 2.18 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MDTO1
- 30-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Average
- 3.47 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.50 ft
In brief
The Great Miami River at Middletown, OH read 2.50 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.50 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MDTO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.50 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 2 | 19.20 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 3 | 17.50 ft | 1929-02-01 |
| 4 | 16.70 ft | 1958-06-30 |
| 5 | 16.60 ft | 1952-01-27 |
| 6 | 15.90 ft | 1933-05-01 |
| 7 | 15.80 ft | 1937-01-25 |
| 8 | 15.10 ft | 1968-05-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Water 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.
- 12.00 ft
Water approaches structures south of Route 73 between Excello and the Great Miami River. This includes properties along Oxford Street.
- 14.00 ft
Water 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.
- 16.00 ft
Additional 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.
- 18.00 ft
Route 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.
- 22.50 ft
This 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.
- 24.00 ft
Major 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Great Miami River flooding at Middletown?
No. The Great Miami River at Middletown is at 2.5 ft, 6.5 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Middletown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Great Miami River has been at Middletown?
The highest crest on record is 22.5 ft, on 1913-03-26.
Is the Great Miami River high or low right now at Middletown?
At 2.5 ft it is higher than 14% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MDTO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03272100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.