Maumee River at Waterville OH water level

Name: Maumee River at Waterville OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Maumee River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.37ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,020 cfs
Water temperature: 56 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 10:56 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Maumee River at Waterville OH reads 2.37 ft, a normal level.

It is 8.63 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.35 ft and 2.65 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.90 ftMarch 28, 1913
Forecast peak: 2.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM

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 11.00 ft, still 8.63 ft away.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Record flooding. This level exceeds the historic 1913 flood which caused extensive damage to the region. Widespread flooding expected.
17.00 ft: The FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Major flooding in Waterville occurs. Residences on River Road sustain significant damage.
16.00 ft: The first floors of a few homes and businesses on Water Street and North River Road inundated in Waterville. Numerous road closures due to flooding.
15.00 ft: The FEMA 1 percent flood level. Residences on Water Street and North River Road are threatened. The river reaches the Water Street. Three houses on the river side of Water Street are cut off from emergency access. On River Road just south of School Court, a dozen homes are surrounded by water with basement inundation. Flood waters extend out to Jerome Road. Tenmile Creek likely to flood due to backwater which can cut off Harroun Road. Portions of State Routes 110 and 65 inundated.
14.00 ft: Residences along the river may experience basement flooding.
13.00 ft: Floodwaters can back up through storm drains onto Water Street in Waterville making roads inaccessible.
12.00 ft: Flooding begins in Side Cut Metropark. The river is out of banks in Waterville.
11.00 ft: A few riverside cabins in Waterville become threatened. Lowland flooding occurs along with some water inundation on River Road.
9.00 ft: Flooding occurs in lowland areas near the river.
2.37 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: 17 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.90 ft	March 28, 1913
2	16.17 ft	February 12, 1959
3	15.31 ft	January 1, 1991
4	15.21 ft	February 26, 1985
5	15.00 ft	February 29, 1936
6	14.96 ft	March 14, 1982
7	14.92 ft	March 20, 1978
8	14.60 ft	January 25, 1999
9	14.52 ft	February 16, 1950
10	14.16 ft	March 12, 2009

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 48%

Map

Other gauges on the Maumee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Maumee River at Columbia St at Fort WayneRiver gauge, Maumee River	12.69 ft	No reference yet	−0.13 ft	79 mi
Maumee River at Fort WayneRiver gauge, Maumee River	1.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	78 mi
Maumee River at New HavenRiver gauge, Maumee River	3.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	74 mi
Maumee River at Antwerp OHRiver gauge, Maumee River	579 cfs	High	+22.0 cfs	57 mi
Maumee River near Defiance OHRiver gauge, Maumee River	2.07 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wolf Creek at Holland OHRiver gauge, Wolf Creek	1.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	8 mi
Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OHRiver gauge, Ottawa River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	12 mi
Portage River at Woodville OHRiver gauge, Portage River	1.84 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	19 mi
South Turkeyfoot Creek near Shunk OHRiver gauge, South Turkeyfoot Creek	3.0 cfs	Normal	+0.2 cfs	20 mi
Portage River near Elmore OHRiver gauge, Portage River	2.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	25 mi
Nile Ditch at Arnold Highway near JasperRiver gauge, Nile Ditch	2.0 cfs	Normal	+0.6 cfs	25 mi
Muddy Creek at Belleterre Road near ErieRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	0.6 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	26 mi
Bean Creek at Powers OHRiver gauge, Bean Creek	8.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Maumee River at Waterville OH?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.63 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 Maumee River at Waterville OH today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.37 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Maumee River at Waterville OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Maumee River at Waterville OH normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Maumee River at Waterville OH?

The highest level on record is 19.90 ft on March 28, 1913.

Is Maumee River at Waterville OH expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04193500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.50005, -83.71271 (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	2.37 ft	2026-10-18 09:00	Provisional
Flow	1,020 cfs	2026-10-18 09:00	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-18 09:00	Provisional

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