River stage
New Haven, Maumee River
- River level
- 3.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.05 ft
- Recent high
- 14.13 ft
- Recent low
- 2.87 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NHVI3
- 30-day change
- +0.46 ft
- Average
- 5.11 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.49 ft
In brief
The Maumee River at New Haven, IN read 3.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.44 ft below action stage. That is 0.46 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NHVI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.49 ft | 1982-03-17 |
| 2 | 23.76 ft | 1991-01-01 |
| 3 | 23.68 ft | 2009-03-13 |
| 4 | 23.20 ft | 2008-02-08 |
| 5 | 22.69 ft | 2005-01-14 |
| 6 | 22.29 ft | 2011-12-01 |
| 7 | 22.22 ft | 2015-06-28 |
| 8 | 22.07 ft | 2011-05-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
River Haven begins to flood.
- 17.00 ft
Driveways of homes near the river begin to flood.
- 18.00 ft
Parrott Road between Maplecrest Road and Hartzell Road as well as residents of River Haven are affected by high water.
- 20.00 ft
Evacuations of some residents of low areas of River Haven may be necessary.
- 22.00 ft
Flooding becomes serious. Twenty-four hour flood fighting may become necessary by the city of Fort Wayne if the river continues to rise.
- 23.00 ft
Water is above major flood level. Many evacuations are necessary.
- 25.00 ft
Flood waters are approaching record levels.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maumee River flooding at New Haven?
No. The Maumee River at New Haven is at 3.56 ft, 8.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Haven?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Maumee River has been at New Haven?
The highest crest on record is 25.49 ft, on 1982-03-17.
Is the Maumee River high or low right now at New Haven?
At 3.56 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NHVI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04183000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.