Total streamflow across the
Great Miami River
was last observed at
8,110
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
16,086
acre-ft of water today; about 21%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
38,436 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2013-12-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at
259,800 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Great Miami River Below Miamisburg Oh
reporting a streamflow rate of 5,170 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh
with a gauge stage of 63.41 ft.
This river is monitored from 11 different streamgauging stations along the Great Miami River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 978 ft, the
Great Miami River Bl Indian Lake At Russells Pt Oh.
The Great Miami River is a 160-mile-long river located in southwestern Ohio. The river played a significant role in the area's history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. It flows through several major cities, including Dayton and Hamilton, before emptying into the Ohio River. The river's hydrology has been altered by several dams and reservoirs, including the Indian Lake Dam and the Taylorsville Dam. These structures were built to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power. The Great Miami River is also a popular recreational destination, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking. Many agricultural communities rely on the river for irrigation, and several conservation efforts have been implemented to protect the river's ecosystem.
Last Updated | 2024-12-23 |
Discharge Volume | 16,086 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
8,110.0 cfs
-1195.0 cfs (-12.84%) |
Percent of Normal | 21.1% |
Maximum |
259,800.0 cfs
2013-12-23 |
Seasonal Avg | 38,436 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Great Miami River Bl Indian Lake At Russells Pt Oh
USGS 03260502 |
77 cfs | 1.56 ft | ||||||
Great Miami River At Sidney Oh
USGS 03261500 |
101 cfs | 1.16 ft | -27.86 | |||||
Great Miami River At Piqua Oh
USGS 03262500 |
239 cfs | 1.34 ft | -8.78 | |||||
Great Miami River At Troy Oh
USGS 03262700 |
225 cfs | 2.54 ft | 3.69 | |||||
Great Miami River At Taylorsville Oh
USGS 03263000 |
304 cfs | 2.05 ft | 1.33 | |||||
Great Miami River At Dayton Oh
USGS 03270500 |
871 cfs | 24.52 ft | -7.93 | |||||
Great Miami River At Miamisburg Oh
USGS 03271500 |
1190 cfs | 4.28 ft | -10.53 | |||||
Great Miami River Below Miamisburg Oh
USGS 03271601 |
5170 cfs | 9.28 ft | ||||||
Great Miami River At Franklin Oh
USGS 03271620 |
1240 cfs | 1.19 ft | -11.43 | |||||
Great Miami River At Middletown Oh
USGS 03272100 |
1750 cfs | 2.65 ft | -16.27 | |||||
Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh
USGS 03274000 |
2190 cfs | 63.41 ft | -16.41 |
The Great Miami River (also called the Miami River) (Shawnee: Msimiyamithiipi) is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 160 miles (260 km) long, in southwestern Ohio and Indiana in the United States. The Great Miami flows through Dayton, Piqua, Troy, Hamilton, and Sidney.
The river is named for the Miami, an Algonquian-speaking Native American people who lived in the region during the early days of European settlement. They were forced to relocate to the west to escape European-American settlement pressure.
The region surrounding the Great Miami River is known as the Miami Valley. This term is used in the upper portions of the valley as a moniker for the economic-cultural region centered primarily on the Greater Dayton area. As the lower portions of the Miami Valley fall under the influence of Cincinnati and the Ohio River Valley, residents of the lower area do not identify with the Miami in the same way.