Maumee River near Defiance OH
Is Maumee River near Defiance OH flooding right now?
Maumee River near Defiance OH measured 2.18 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.18 ft
Streamflow
1,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.87 ft on Mon, Mar 15, 1982.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.87 ft | 1982-03-15 |
| 14.19 ft | 1985-02-25 |
| 13.97 ft | 2008-02-08 |
| 13.7 ft | 1950-02-16 |
| 13.28 ft | 1991-01-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Tributary above wetland near Winn Rd near Defiance OH | 6.5 mi | Defiance County |
| Auglaize River near Defiance OH | 7.2 mi | Defiance County |
| Tiffin River near Evansport OH | 9.4 mi | Defiance County |
| South Turkeyfoot Creek near Shunk OH | 12.7 mi | Henry County |
| Little Flatrock Creek near Junction OH | 13.3 mi | Paulding County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.