Major Flood
15 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
13.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
The bridge at the gaging location is overtopped
16.5 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gaging location
16 ft
The bridge on 107th street and the bridge on main street in Frederick are under water
14 ft
The bridge 1 mile south of the gage is overtopped
13.5 ft
107th street is flooded and the water reaches the bottom of the bridge 2 miles south of the gage
13 ft
104th street is flooded
12 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile south of the gage the bridge 1 mile north of the gage is overtopped
11 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile north of the gage
10.5 ft
The bridge 2 miles north of the gage is overtopped
9.5 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 2 miles north of the gage
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 28, 1997 | 16.19 ft | 5,300 cfs |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 16.13 ft | 7,000 cfs |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 15.23 ft | 3,990 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maple River near Frederick?
The Maple River near Frederick gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06471200) 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 near Frederick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maple River near Frederick is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Maple River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Maple River near Frederick 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 near Frederick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brown County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.9389°N, 98.4526°W. USGS site number: 06471200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.