River stage
Fort Wayne, Maumee River
- River level
- 1.86 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.05 ft
- Recent high
- 14.73 ft
- Recent low
- 1.44 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FTWI3
- 30-day change
- +0.24 ft
- Average
- 3.68 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.10 ft
In brief
The Maumee River at Fort Wayne, IN read 1.86 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.74 ft below action stage. That is 0.24 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FTWI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.10 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 2 | 25.93 ft | 1982-03-17 |
| 3 | 24.55 ft | 1985-02-27 |
| 4 | 23.90 ft | 1991-01-01 |
| 5 | 23.76 ft | 1978-03-24 |
| 6 | 23.58 ft | 2009-03-13 |
| 7 | 22.93 ft | 2008-02-08 |
| 8 | 22.50 ft | 1908-03-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Flooding of city parks and farmland in Allen County begins.
- 17.00 ft
Flooding occurs in parks and farmland in Allen County. Unprotected lowland and county roads become affected by flood waters.
- 18.00 ft
The lowest unprotected city streets begin to flood. Parrott Road between Maplecrest Road and Hartzell Road as well as residents of River Haven are affected by high water.
- 19.00 ft
The city of Fort Wayne launches 24-hour flood fight.
- 20.00 ft
Some evacuations may be necessary in low, unprotected areas of River Haven.
- 21.00 ft
An increasing number of city streets begin to flood. Evacuations are necessary in River Haven.
- 22.00 ft
Flooding becomes serious. Twenty-four hour flood fighting commences if river continues to rise.
- 23.00 ft
Approaching major flood.
- 26.00 ft
A record flood is in progress.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maumee River flooding at Fort Wayne?
No. The Maumee River at Fort Wayne is at 1.86 ft, 7.74 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fort Wayne?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9.6 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Maumee River has been at Fort Wayne?
The highest crest on record is 26.1 ft, on 1913-03-26.
Is the Maumee River high or low right now at Fort Wayne?
At 1.86 ft it is higher than 24% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FTWI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04182900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.