Maumee River near Defiance
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Defiance County, Ohio on the Maumee River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DEFO1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
A record flood is in progress in the city of Defiance with numerous flood losses.
19 ft
East side station pumps are activated at this level.
18.5 ft
Flooding of the Social Security building begins. Homes on the 700 Block of Riverside Drive and Spafford Street become surrounged by flood water. Third Street and Holgate Avenue begin to flood.
18.3 ft
Flood water closes Perry Street at First Street.
18.1 ft
Water crosses east Second Street at Auglaize Street. Flood waters cross over Riverside Avenue at Horace Street.
17.8 ft
Third Street Viaduct and Fort Street flood. Holgae Avenue is closed by flood water. Basements in the Defiance business district flood.
17.5 ft
Flood water covers the road at Jackson and West First streets.
17.2 ft
East Second...Auglaize...Jackson...First and East River streets closed by flood waters. Basement of house at 409 Fort Street floods at this level.
17 ft
Fort...Jefferson and East Second streets flood.
16.5 ft
The Kingsbury Park area is closed due to flooding. Many roads are closed due to high water.
16 ft
The corner of second and Auglaize streets...Summit between Front and First Street and 80 percent of Kingsbury Park flood. Watson Road and South State Route 66 at Powell Creek are closed by flood waters.
15.3 ft
Mobile home park in Kingsbury Court floods and water is at the rear of houses along the 700 block of North Riverside Avenue and West River Drive.
15 ft
North end of East Front and Wayne Streets and areas between Main and Prospect Streets flood.
14 ft
Corner of East First and Auglaize Streets and parts of Second and Hopkins Streets flood.
13.7 ft
The parking lot behind old Leever Glass Company floods. Rear houses at 600 block of Riverside Avenue and 312 Auglaize Street and the basement of Charlie's Downunder on Clinton Street flood.
13 ft
Flooding occurs along Auglaize...East Front and Summit Streets near State Routes 424 and 281.
12.3 ft
Flooding begins on Auglaize and East Front Streets and in the rear of the building at Leever Glass.
10 ft
Flooding occurs in Kingsbury and Pontiac Parks.
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 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 1913 | 26 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1982 | 20.5 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1982 | 20.5 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 18.85 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
DEFO1
River
Maumee River
County
Defiance, OH
Coordinates
41.2792°N, 84.3867°W
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What is the current water level of Maumee River near Defiance?
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What is flood stage for Maumee River near Defiance?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maumee River near Defiance is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Maumee River near Defiance gauge located?
The gauge is located in Defiance County, Ohio at coordinates 41.2792°N, 84.3867°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the NWS (04192500)
- 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.