Miami Conservancy District Activates Full Flood Protection System Following Heavy Rainfall
PIQUA, OH – In response to significant rainfall across the Great Miami River Watershed, the Miami Conservancy District (MCD) has fully activated its flood protection system to safeguard communities from potential flooding.
Over the past 72 hours, the region has received between 3.00 and 5.00 inches of rain, with 1.50 to 2.50 inches falling in just the last day. With additional rainfall in the forecast, the MCD is taking proactive measures to manage rising water levels.
All five of the Conservancy District’s flood control dams—Germantown, Englewood, Lockington, Taylorsville, and Huffman—are currently storing water to ease pressure on downstream communities.
Floodgates have been closed in Piqua, Troy, West Carrollton, Miamisburg, Middletown, and Hamilton to protect residential areas and critical infrastructure. In Piqua, a pump station has been activated to manage localized water levels.
Technicians are conducting real-time monitoring by measuring river flow at key streamgage sites across the watershed to ensure a timely and accurate response.
“We are in full flood response mode,” said MaryLynn Lodor, General Manager of the Miami Conservancy District. “Our team is working around the clock to monitor dams, levees, and water levels. The system is operating as designed, and we’re taking every necessary step to ensure the safety of our communities. We urge residents to report any unusual activity near flood control structures.”
Current Flood Protection Measures and Impacts:
- The Great Miami River Watershed has received 3.00–5.00 inches of rain over the last three days.
- An additional 0.75 to 1.50 inches of rain is expected by Sunday.
- All five MCD dams are actively holding water.
- Floodgates closed in six communities, including Piqua.
- Pump station operations underway in Piqua to control water levels.
- Miami Bend Park (West Carrollton) and East River Landing (Moraine) are closed due to floodwater storage.
- Bike trails inside levees may be submerged and should be avoided.
- River levels are expected to peak between Sunday and Monday.
Residents are advised to use caution near rivers and low-lying areas and to stay updated through official sources.
