Total streamflow across the
Maumee River
was last observed at
13,960
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
27,689
acre-ft of water today; about 83%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
16,913 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-06-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at
207,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Maumee River At Waterville Oh
reporting a streamflow rate of 5,210 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Maumee River At Antwerp Oh
with a gauge stage of 8.91 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Maumee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 763 ft, the
Maumee River At Fort Wayne.
The Maumee River is a major waterway that runs through the states of Indiana and Ohio, flowing into Lake Erie. It is approximately 137 miles long and is rich in history, having served as a critical transportation route during the early 19th century. Today, the river is used for many recreational activities such as fishing and boating, and also plays a significant role in the agricultural industry by providing irrigation and water for livestock. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Fort Wayne Dam, Independence Dam, and Grand Rapids Dam, which help to regulate water flow and maintain water levels for various purposes. Despite facing challenges such as pollution and erosion, efforts are being made to preserve and protect the Maumee River and its surrounding eco-system.
Last Updated | 2025-02-06 |
Discharge Volume | 27,689 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
13,960.0 cfs
+220.0 cfs (+1.6%) |
Percent of Normal | 82.54% |
Maximum |
207,300.0 cfs
2015-06-29 |
Seasonal Avg | 16,913 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maumee River At Fort Wayne
USGS 04182900 |
1190 cfs | 3.79 ft | -11.19 | |||||
Maumee River At New Haven
USGS 04183000 |
1210 cfs | 5.32 ft | -6.2 | |||||
Maumee River At Antwerp Oh
USGS 04183500 |
1770 cfs | 8.91 ft | -18.43 | |||||
Maumee River Near Defiance Oh
USGS 04192500 |
4580 cfs | 2.99 ft | -3.58 | |||||
Maumee River At Waterville Oh
USGS 04193500 |
5210 cfs | 4.07 ft | -4.93 |
The Maumee River (pronounced ) (Shawnee: Hotaawathiipi; Miami-Illinois: Taawaawa siipiiwi) is a river running from northeastern Indiana into northwestern Ohio and Lake Erie in the United States. It is formed at the confluence of the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers, where Fort Wayne, Indiana, has developed, and meanders northeastwardly for 137 miles (220 km) through an agricultural region of glacial moraines before flowing into the Maumee Bay of Lake Erie. The city of Toledo is located at the mouth of the Maumee. The Maumee was designated an Ohio State Scenic River on July 18, 1974. The Maumee watershed is Ohio’s breadbasket; it is two-thirds farmland, mostly corn and soybeans. It is the largest watershed of any of the rivers feeding the Great Lakes, and supplies five percent of Lake Erie’s water.