Flood Warning Issued for Great Miami River at Miamitown

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for the Great Miami River at Miamitown. The alert was issued following observations that minor flooding is forecast for the area.

Affected Areas

The primary area affected is Hamilton, OH, specifically focusing on the Great Miami River at Miamitown.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take safety precautions. The National Weather Service advises: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.” Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and stay informed via official weather channels.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 4:45 AM EST on Wednesday, the river stage was at 12.5 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet this morning, reaching a crest of 16.7 feet by Wednesday afternoon.

Specific impacts at the 16.0-foot flood stage include:

• Flooding of lowland areas along the river.
• Possible flooding of land areas belonging to businesses at the confluence of the Great Miami River and Taylor Creek.
• Flooding of the Gymkhana Horse Club and low-lying sections of Riverfront West park.

The river is expected to fall back below flood stage by Wednesday evening.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is in effect from Wednesday morning, March 4, 2026, until 1:00 AM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.