River stage
Milford, Little Miami River
- River level
- 5.18 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Recent high
- 11.44 ft
- Recent low
- 4.86 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MLGO1
- 30-day change
- -1.59 ft
- Average
- 6.04 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.50 ft
In brief
The Little Miami River at Milford, OH read 5.18 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.82 ft below action stage. That is 1.59 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MLGO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.50 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 2 | 27.30 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 3 | 21.81 ft | 2001-07-18 |
| 4 | 21.69 ft | 1998-04-16 |
| 5 | 21.28 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 6 | 21.18 ft | 1979-09-14 |
| 7 | 20.90 ft | 1945-03-06 |
| 8 | 20.62 ft | 2004-01-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties, with flooding of Karl Brown Way near Loveland.
- 19.00 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.
- 20.00 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.
- 21.00 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.
- 23.00 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.
- 24.00 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.
- 27.00 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.
- 30.50 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little Miami River flooding at Milford?
No. The Little Miami River at Milford is at 5.18 ft, 7.82 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Milford?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Little Miami River has been at Milford?
The highest crest on record is 30.5 ft, on 1913-03-27.
Is the Little Miami River high or low right now at Milford?
At 5.18 ft it is higher than 21% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MLGO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03245500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.