Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
9.6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
A record flood is in progress.
23 ft
Approaching major flood.
22 ft
Flooding becomes serious. Twenty-four hour flood fighting commences if river continues to rise.
21 ft
An increasing number of city streets begin to flood. Evacuations are necessary in River Haven.
20 ft
Some evacuations may be necessary in low, unprotected areas of River Haven.
19 ft
The city of Fort Wayne launches 24-hour flood fight.
18 ft
The lowest unprotected city streets begin to flood. Parrott Road between Maplecrest Road and Hartzell Road as well as residents of River Haven are affected by high water.
17 ft
Flooding occurs in parks and farmland in Allen County. Unprotected lowland and county roads become affected by flood waters.
15 ft
Flooding of city parks and farmland in Allen County begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1913 | 26.1 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 25.93 ft | — |
| Feb 26, 1985 | 24.55 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maumee River at Fort Wayne?
The Maumee River at Fort Wayne gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04182900) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Maumee River at Fort Wayne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maumee River at Fort Wayne is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 9.6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Maumee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Maumee River at Fort Wayne to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Maumee River at Fort Wayne gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Indiana at coordinates 41.0825°N, 85.1153°W. USGS site number: 04182900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (04182900), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.