Maumee River near Defiance (Independence Dam)

Last updated: Jul 23, 2025, 2:28 AM UTC
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Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.2917, -84.2811
RFC OHRFC
State OH
WFO IWX
County Defiance
Data Provider(s)
the USGS (04192500) Jump to USGS site
USGS 04192500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 9.74 ft on 05-20-2020
2. 8.93 ft on 05-18-2019
3. 8.80 ft on 02-22-2018
4. 9.97 ft on 05-06-2017
5. 8.43 ft on 12-30-2015

Historic Crests

1. 15.87 ft on 03-15-1982
2. 14.19 ft on 02-25-1985
3. 13.97 ft on 02-08-2008
4. 13.70 ft on 02-16-1950
5. 13.28 ft on 01-01-1991

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 672.86 ft
moderate Flooding 672.36 ft
minor Flooding 671.86 ft
action 669.86 ft
Latest Value 660.05 ft
Gauge Zero 657.86 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Gauge zero was updated from 685.56ft NGVD29 to 657.86ft NAVD88 on October 1, 2012.

USGS River Gauge Camera Maumee River near Defiance OH

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WFO Information

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