Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Expect major flooding of residences adjacent to the river and high water affects the Village of Maple Rapids.
12.33 ft
Expect moderate flooding of basements of residences adjacent to the river. High water affects Maple Street at the Maple River Bridge and County Line Road as well as many side roads south and west of Maple Rapids.
12 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences, secondary roads, and farmlands adjacent to the river.
9 ft
Expect minor flooding of County Line Road.
7 ft
River is bankfull. Expect minor flooding in low lying pastures, farmland, and wooded areas adjacent to the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 1904 | 13.8 ft | — |
| Sep 11, 1986 | 12.33 ft | 8,770 cfs |
| Oct 1, 1986 | 11.27 ft | 4,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maple River at Maple Rapids?
The Maple River at Maple Rapids gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04115000) 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 Maple River at Maple Rapids?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maple River at Maple Rapids is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Maple River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Maple River at Maple Rapids 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 Maple River at Maple Rapids gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clinton County, Michigan at coordinates 43.1098°N, 84.6931°W. USGS site number: 04115000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.