Rivers in Ohio
Maumee River at Napoleon
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 27.00 ftRecord flooding is underway throughout the eastern sections of Napoleon and all along the tributaries flowing into the Maumee River.
- 20.00 ftFlood water begins to threaten residents along the following streets: Fairview, Oak, Walnut, First, Second and from Route 8 to Maumee Street. Serious backwater flooding occurs along all tributaries.
- 17.00 ftMassive flooding will occur. Residents living along the Maumee and its tributaries should prepare for extensive flood losses.
- 15.00 ftFlood water will threaten some buildings in the east end of Napoleon and cause several roads to become impassible.
- 12.50 ftRecreational campgrounds near Napoleon begin to flood.
- 12.00 ftFlooding of farm land and possibly some secondary roads near the river begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 1910.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 27, 1913 | 25.00 ft |
| 2 | February 14, 1918 | 19.50 ft |
| 3 | February 11, 1959 | 19.50 ft |
| 4 | March 2, 1910 | 18.80 ft |
| 5 | March 20, 1912 | 18.00 ft |
| 6 | March 15, 1982 | 17.54 ft |
| 7 | January 1, 1991 | 17.13 ft |
| 8 | March 11, 2009 | 16.70 ft |
| 9 | January 14, 2005 | 16.65 ft |
| 10 | December 31, 1990 | 16.58 ft |
| 11 | June 29, 2015 | 16.26 ft |
| 12 | February 16, 1950 | 16.00 ft |
| 13 | February 26, 1985 | 15.99 ft |
| 14 | December 1, 2011 | 15.50 ft |
| 15 | May 27, 2011 | 15.40 ft |
| 16 | March 15, 2003 | 14.45 ft |
| 17 | June 16, 1981 | 13.94 ft |
| 18 | May 11, 2003 | 13.05 ft |
| 19 | June 15, 2004 | 12.80 ft |
| 20 | January 16, 2007 | 12.69 ft |
| 21 | February 25, 2018 | 12.21 ft |
| 22 | December 3, 2006 | 11.25 ft |
| 23 | December 30, 2005 | 11.17 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 25, 2018: 12.21 ft
- June 29, 2015: 16.26 ft
- December 1, 2011: 15.50 ft
- May 27, 2011: 15.40 ft
- March 11, 2009: 16.70 ft
- January 16, 2007: 12.69 ft
- December 3, 2006: 11.25 ft
- December 30, 2005: 11.17 ft
- January 14, 2005: 16.65 ft
- June 15, 2004: 12.80 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.