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SwedenMaple River near Mapleton water level
River gauge, Maple River, North Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 58.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Maple River near Mapleton is at 8.45 ft, in the normal range.
It is 9.55 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 8.18 ft (+0.27 ft).
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.44 ft and 9.26 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 8.18 ft+0.27 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.44 ft – 9.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 7.68 ft – 13.41 ft
- Highest on record
- 23.43 ftApril 1, 2006
Floating and fishing near Maple River near Mapleton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 9.55 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- MAJOR FLOOD.
- 21.00 ft
- MODERATE FLOOD.
- 20.00 ft
- Flooding begins on high ground near gage.
- 18.00 ft
- MINOR FLOOD.
- 17.30 ft
- Flooding of fields south of gage starts to occur.
- 15.00 ft
- Agricultural flooding begins and some township roads flooded.
- 14.00 ft
- ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE. Overflow of low bank begins.
- 8.45 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.43 ft | April 1, 2006 |
| 2 | 23.34 ft | April 7, 2011 |
| 3 | 23.30 ft | March 25, 2009 |
| 4 | 23.15 ft | April 8, 2001 |
| 5 | 23.01 ft | March 17, 2010 |
| 6 | 22.47 ft | April 4, 2019 |
| 7 | 22.34 ft | June 15, 2005 |
| 8 | 22.30 ft | April 19, 2023 |
| 9 | 22.24 ft | April 8, 2020 |
| 10 | 21.74 ft | April 24, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Maple River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple River near HopeRiver gauge, Maple River | 1.73 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 45 mi |
| Maple River near EnderlinRiver gauge, Maple River | 1.95 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 28 mi |
| Maple River below MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River | 8.95 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Maple River at Nd-Sd State LineRiver gauge, Maple River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 91 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River Diversion at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River Diversion | 6.69 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 9 mi |
| Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 6.55 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 10 mi |
| Rush River at AmeniaRiver gauge, Rush River | 9.26 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 14.23 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 12 mi |
| Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 68.86 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 13 mi |
| Red River of The North at FargoRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 14.10 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Sheyenne River near KindredRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 3.71 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Red River of The North at HicksonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 10.19 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Maple River near Mapleton compare with last year?
It is 0.27 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.18 ft.
What is flood stage for the Maple River near Mapleton?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 9.55 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Maple River near Mapleton today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 07:15 AM CDT, the water level was 8.45 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Maple River near Mapleton rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.66 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Maple River near Mapleton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Maple River near Mapleton?
The highest level on record is 23.43 ft on April 1, 2006.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05060000(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.86611, -97.10611(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.45 ft | 2026-10-17 12:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.0 cfs | 2026-10-17 12:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Maple River near Mapleton (usgs:05060000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/maple-river-near-mapleton
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