River stage
Maumee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Maumee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Maumee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Maumee River is measured at 8 gauges across Indiana, Ohio. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Blvd In Fort Wayne | 2.51 ft | below flood stage |
| Ft. Wayne | 12.60 ft | no flood stage set |
| Fort Wayne | 1.86 ft | normal, falling |
| New Haven | 3.56 ft | normal, falling |
| Antwerp | 6.53 ft | no flood stage set |
| Defiance | 1.38 ft | normal, steady |
| Defiance (Independence Dam) | 1.87 ft | below flood stage |
| Waterville | 2.00 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Maumee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Fort Wayne, IN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar Creek (IN) 2 gauges
- Fish Creek (IN) 1 gauge
- Little River (IN) 1 gauge
- Eagle Creek (OH) 1 gauge
- Eel River (IN) 2 gauges
- Portage River 2 gauges
- Sandusky River 4 gauges
- Huron River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maumee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Maumee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Maumee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Fort Wayne is at 1.86 ft; New Haven is at 3.56 ft; Defiance is at 1.38 ft; Waterville is at 2.00 ft.
Where is the Maumee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Maumee River across Indiana, Ohio.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.