Maumee River at Fort Wayne, IN
Is Maumee River at Fort Wayne, IN flooding right now?
Maumee River at Fort Wayne, IN measured 14.34 ft on 2026-09-22 21:10:00 UTC. That observation was 2.7 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.34 ft
Streamflow
8,850 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.1 ft on Wed, Mar 26, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.6 ft | 4.7 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.1 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 25.93 ft | 1982-03-17 |
| 24.55 ft | 1985-02-27 |
| 23.9 ft | 1991-01-01 |
| 23.76 ft | 1978-03-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Maumee River at Columbia St at Fort Wayne, IN | 0.9 mi | Allen County |
| Maumee River at Coliseum Blvd at Fort Wayne, IN | 1.5 mi | Allen County |
| St. Joseph River at Parnell Av at Fort Wayne, IN | 1.9 mi | Allen County |
| St. Marys River at Main St. at Fort Wayne, IN | 2.1 mi | Allen County |
| Spy Run Creek at Fort Wayne, IN | 2.5 mi | Allen County |
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