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SwedenMaple River at Mapleton water level
River gauge, Maple River, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 332 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Maple River at Mapleton reads 5.27 ft, a normal level.
It is 15.73 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 15.73 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.09 ft and 5.27 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
- Highest on record
- 24.70 ftMay 31, 1959
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 21.00 ft, still 15.73 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 31.50 ft
- Though unlikely to occur, water reaches the bottom of the Highway 175 bridge at this level.
- 27.00 ft
- Widespread flooding envelopes the reach from just north of the airport downstream to the southwest of Mapleton. A levee protects the town of Mapleton.
- 24.00 ft
- Highway 175 just north of Mapleton as well as the airport experience much more widespread flooding.
- 22.00 ft
- Water affects Highway 175 near the airport just northwest of town.
- 21.00 ft
- Water begins to flow over the airstrip ramp at the city airport. Farmland, low lying roads, and the airport are generally the only areas affected.
- 5.27 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 | 24.70 ft | May 31, 1959 |
| 2 | 23.60 ft | March 14, 2019 |
| 3 | 22.90 ft | March 30, 1960 |
| 4 | 21.84 ft | June 21, 1983 |
| 5 | 21.74 ft | September 12, 1978 |
| 6 | 21.05 ft | March 28, 1962 |
| 7 | 20.51 ft | June 8, 1984 |
| 8 | 20.50 ft | June 4, 1963 |
| 9 | 20.43 ft | May 28, 2013 |
| 10 | 20.36 ft | May 25, 1964 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.52 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River near TurinRiver gauge, Little Sioux River | 8.12 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 16 mi |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch near TurinRiver gauge, Monona-Harrison Ditch | 4.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Willow Creek near SoldierRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 65.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Little Sioux River at CorrectionvilleRiver gauge, Little Sioux River | 5.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.22 ft | 23 mi |
| Soldier River at PisgahRiver gauge, Soldier River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Missouri River at DecaturRiver gauge, Missouri River | 19.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 24 mi |
| Blackbird Creek near MacyRiver gauge, Blackbird Creek | 5.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| South Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 near MacyRiver gauge, South Blackbird Creek | 5.38 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Maple River at Mapleton?
The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 15.73 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 at Mapleton today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.27 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Maple River at Mapleton rising or falling?
Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Maple River at 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 at Mapleton?
The highest level on record is 24.70 ft on May 31, 1959.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06607200(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.15678, -95.81028(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 | 5.27 ft | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 332 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Maple River at Mapleton (usgs:06607200). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/maple-river-at-mapleton
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer