Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
Great Miami River at Hamilton OH
usgs-03274000 750 - 5000 cfs I-II 00h53m 2770 cfs (running)
gauge class Fun water for all skill levels. Decent waves, nice eddy lines, and easy surfing.

gauge graph
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
0 - 500 cfs extremely Low-barely Low I-II gauge is important or has warning Too low to boat without some walking.
500 - 750 cfs extremely Low-somewhat Low I-II gauge is important or has warning Really low water. Put-in at Blue Rock bridge unless you want a slow easy flatwater paddle for 2+ miles.
750 -1500 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I-II gauge is important or has warning Low, easy level. Waves aren't as big, but still offers easy play throughout. Top section really offers no play, put in at Blue Rock bridge.
1500 -3000 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable I-II gauge is important or has warning Fun water for all skill levels. Decent waves, nice eddy lines, and easy surfing.
3000 -5000 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable I-II gauge is important or has warning Swift flows through the rapids, bigger waves, and crispy eddy lines. Rec and novice boaters may have issues.
5000 -7000 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High I-II gauge is important or has warning Death Hole is still playable. The rest of the run is mostly washed out.
7000 -99999 cfs barely High-extremely High I-II gauge is important or has warning Fast water flush, no play, better stuff is running. Floating wood and debris becomes an issue.

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