Nivelmap
EN

How to read levelsSources and methods

North America

Western Europe

Central Europe

Mediterranean

Nordic countries

Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, Maui water level

River gauge, Oheo Gulch, Hawaii, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

0.85ft Down 1.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
8.0 cfs
3 5 8 Minor floodstage 7.00 ft

History

123ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21123ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, Maui reads 0.85 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.15 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 1.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.85 ft and 3.61 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

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 6.15 ft away.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft
Indirect indicator of possible flooding along the lower slopes of Haleakala from Hamoa to Kipahulu.
0.85 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 3.66 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 77° 70° 0.84 in, 100% Wind 7 mph
18 Sun 73° 69° 1.84 in, 100% Wind 8 mph
19 Mon 76° 69° 0.72 in, 100% Wind 8 mph
20 Tue 76° 69° 1.18 in, 99% Wind 8 mph
21 Wed 77° 67° 0.17 in, 75% Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 76° 67° 0.35 in, 80% Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 79° 69° 0.03 in, 82% Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:22 AM Sunset 05:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 34 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, MauiRiver gauge, Hanawi Stream 0.83 ft Below flood stage −0.51 ft 10 mi
West Wailuaiki Stream near Keanae, MauiRiver gauge, West Wailuaiki Stream 1.94 ft Below flood stage −0.48 ft 12 mi
Honomanu Stream near Keanae, MauiRiver gauge, Honomanu Stream 7.7 cfs Normal −14.6 cfs 14 mi
Waikamoi Str above Kula PL intake near Olinda, MauiRiver gauge, Waikamoi Str 0.76 ft Below flood stage −0.25 ft 15 mi
Haipuaena Stream above Spreckels Ditch, MauiRiver gauge, Haipuaena Stream 9.5 cfs Normal −10.1 cfs 15 mi
Puohokamoa Str above Spreckels Ditch, MauiRiver gauge, Puohokamoa Str 23.4 cfs Normal −19.4 cfs 15 mi
Nailiilihaele Stream near Huelo, MauiRiver gauge, Nailiilihaele Stream 21.6 cfs Normal −57.0 cfs 18 mi
Honopou Stream near Huelo, MauiRiver gauge, Honopou Stream 1.04 ft Below flood stage −0.14 ft 20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, Maui?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 6.15 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 Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, Maui today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 PM HST, the water level was 0.85 ft. Down 1.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, Maui rising or falling?

Down 1.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.16 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, Maui normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:16501200 (Agency page)
Coordinates
20.66836, -156.05223 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
LMSL
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 0.85 ft 2026-10-21 07:30 Provisional
Flow 8.0 cfs 2026-10-21 07:30 Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, Maui (usgs:16501200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/hawaii/oheo-gulch-at-dam-near-kipahulu-maui

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer