River stage
Little Miami River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Little Miami River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Little Miami River levels, gauge by gauge
The Little Miami River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 5.18 ft | normal, falling |
| Oldtown | 1.56 ft | normal, steady |
| South Lebanon | 5.49 ft | normal, steady |
| Spring Valley | 2.85 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Little Miami River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Milford, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Mill Creek (OH) 5 gauges
- Great Miami River 11 gauges
- Mad River (OH) 5 gauges
- Ohio River 44 gauges
- Big Darby Creek 1 gauge
- Paint Creek 6 gauges
- Scioto River 12 gauges
- Big Walnut Creek (OH) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little Miami River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Little Miami River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Little Miami River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Milford is at 5.18 ft; Oldtown is at 1.56 ft; South Lebanon is at 5.49 ft; Spring Valley is at 2.85 ft.
Where is the Little Miami River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Little Miami River in Ohio.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.