Major Flood
19.5 ft
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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
18.5 ft
Minor Flood
17.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Major flooding to urban and agricultural areas with widespread damage to public facilities and private property. The downtown business district inundated. Second and Front Street homes and businesses flooded with a couple of feet of water mainly on the west side of town.
20 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. The dike protecting Grand Rapids is overtopped and several businesses inundated. Water threatens the railroad bridge upstream where it crosses Wapakoneta Road.
19.5 ft
Front Street inundated. Numerous farm fields and parking lots flooded. Businesses threatened in Grand Rapids.
18.5 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Mary Jane Thursten State Park Campground inundated. Homes in Wood County cut off from emergency access. Portions of route 24 inundated. The metropark facilities inundated.
18 ft
Water starts to cover Front Street just west of the Grand Rapids business district over portions of Beaver, West, and Mill Streets. Campgrounds along the river are under water.
17.5 ft
Flood waters inundate Grand Rapids Road cutting off access to a few homes. Mill Street access on the east end of Front Street Flooded. Route 24 threatened by rising flood waters. Water can back up through storm drains causing flooding on the south side of Grand Rapids.
16.5 ft
Low lying land near Grand Rapids floods.
15 ft
The metropark in Grand Rapids floods and the park service road inundated.
12 ft
Bankfull stage.
11 ft
The river level is hazardous to recrational users.
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 6, 1904 | 25 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 1913 | 23.5 ft | — |
| Feb 11, 1959 | 22.75 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GRRO1
River
Maumee River
County
Wood, OH
Coordinates
41.4142°N, 83.8608°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maumee River at Grand Rapids?
The Maumee River at Grand Rapids gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Grand Rapids?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maumee River at Grand Rapids is 17.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18.5 feet, and major flooding at 19.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Maumee River rises?
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Where is the Maumee River at Grand Rapids gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wood County, Ohio at coordinates 41.4142°N, 83.8608°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.