Huron River at Milan
Critical Stages
14' - Action
18' - Flood
19.5' - Moderate
22.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 PM EST 12/4/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.27 ft
Flow: 0.0538 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/5 | 5.8 | 0.0196 |
| 7 AM 12/5 | 5.8 | 0.0196 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 5.8 | 0.0196 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 5.7 | 0.0141 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 6.27 | 0.0538 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 6.28 | 0.0548 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 6.29 | 0.0558 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 6.3 | 0.0569 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 6.31 | 0.0579 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 6.32 | 0.059 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 6.33 | 0.0601 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 6.35 | 0.0624 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 6.37 | 0.0647 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 6.37 | 0.0647 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 6.38 | 0.066 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 6.39 | 0.0672 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 6.39 | 0.0672 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 6.4 | 0.0684 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 6.39 | 0.0672 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 6.4 | 0.0684 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 6.39 | 0.0672 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 6.39 | 0.0672 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 6.39 | 0.0672 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 6.4 | 0.0684 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 6.42 | 0.071 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 6.44 | 0.0736 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 6.46 | 0.0763 |
| 5:45 PM 12/4 | 6.48 | 0.0791 |
| 5:30 PM 12/4 | 6.5 | 0.082 |
| 5:15 PM 12/4 | 6.5 | 0.082 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 6.49 | 0.0806 |
| 4:45 PM 12/4 | 6.5 | 0.082 |
| 4:30 PM 12/4 | 6.5 | 0.082 |
| 4:15 PM 12/4 | 6.5 | 0.082 |
31' -
Record flooding occurs throughout the valley. Considerable backwater flooding occurs along small tributaries to the Huron River.
26' -
River gage flooded. Major flooding on the Huron River.
25' -
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Significant damage in the Franklin Flats and other low lying portions of Erie county.
24' -
Major flooding occurs in Franklin Flats. Floodwaters begin to impact areas near Mud Brook Road.
23' -
FEMA 1 percent flood level.
22.5' -
Homes inundated in Franklin Flats. Many evacuations necessary. Property along U.S. Route 250 inundated and several local roads impassable.
21' -
Floodwaters affect businesses along the river near the Village of Milan near U.S. Route 250. Water will be nearly two feet deep in portions of Franklin Flats. Low lying secondary roads near the river may become impassable.
19.5' -
Flood waters over a foot deep in Franklin Flats. Huron River Valley Campground inundated.
18' -
Flooding occurs in lying areas along the river from Milan to Franklin Flats.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1969 | 31.1 |
| Mar 1, 2011 | 24.59 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 23.95 |
| Aug 26, 1998 | 23.26 |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 22.7 |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 22.47 |
| Feb 22, 2014 | 22.31 |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 22.15 |
| Mar 9, 2009 | 21.97 |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 21.86 |
| May 12, 1956 | 21.1 |
| Dec 1, 2006 | 21.06 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 21.04 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 20.91 |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 20.8 |
| Feb 27, 1997 | 20.68 |
| Nov 19, 2017 | 20.63 |
| Dec 15, 1977 | 20.53 |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 20.33 |
| Feb 17, 1976 | 20.32 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
