MAUMEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 30, 2024
41.08, -85.13

Red Flag Warning
2024-12-30T17:00:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 243, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From 7 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Maumee River was last observed at 1,130 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,241 acre-ft of water today; about 4% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 26,370 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 Fort Wayne reporting a streamflow rate of 1,130 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Maumee River At Antwerp Oh with a gauge stage of 6.05 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 2024-12-30
Discharge Volume 2,241 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,130.0 cfs
+701.0 cfs (+163.4%)
Percent of Normal 4.29%
Maximum 207,300.0 cfs
2015-06-29
Seasonal Avg 26,370 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Maumee River At Fort Wayne
USGS 04182900
1130 cfs 3.59 ft 589.02
Maumee River At New Haven
USGS 04183000
1040 cfs 5 ft 292.45
Maumee River At Antwerp Oh
USGS 04183500
297 cfs 6.05 ft -5.71
Maumee River Near Defiance Oh
USGS 04192500
410 cfs 1.75 ft -3.98
Maumee River At Waterville Oh
USGS 04193500
483 cfs 1.95 ft -2.03
History of the River

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.

       

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