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Maple River at Mapleton
Critical Stages
19' - Action
21' - Flood
22' - Moderate
23' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:00 AM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.97 ft
Flow: 0.519 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 5.97 | 0.519 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 5:30 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 5:15 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 4:45 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 4:30 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 4:15 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 4:00 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 3:45 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 3:30 AM 12/17 | 5.97 | 0.519 |
| 3:15 AM 12/17 | 5.97 | 0.519 |
| 3:00 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 2:45 AM 12/17 | 5.99 | 0.525 |
| 2:30 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 2:15 AM 12/17 | 5.98 | 0.522 |
| 2:00 AM 12/17 | 5.97 | 0.519 |
| 1:45 AM 12/17 | 5.96 | 0.516 |
| 1:30 AM 12/17 | 5.95 | 0.513 |
| 1:15 AM 12/17 | 5.95 | 0.513 |
| 1:00 AM 12/17 | 5.94 | 0.51 |
| 12:45 AM 12/17 | 5.93 | 0.507 |
| 12:30 AM 12/17 | 5.93 | 0.507 |
| 12:15 AM 12/17 | 5.92 | 0.504 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 5.92 | 0.504 |
| 11:45 PM 12/16 | 5.93 | 0.507 |
31.5' -
Though unlikely to occur, water reaches the bottom of the Highway 175 bridge at this level.
27' -
Widespread flooding envelopes the reach from just north of the airport downstream to the southwest of Mapleton. A levee protects the town of Mapleton.
24' -
Highway 175 just north of Mapleton as well as the airport experience much more widespread flooding.
22' -
Water affects Highway 175 near the airport just northwest of town.
21' -
Water begins to flow over the airstrip ramp at the city airport. Farmland, low lying roads, and the airport are generally the only areas affected.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 31, 1959 | 24.7 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 23.6 |
| Mar 30, 1960 | 22.9 |
| Jun 21, 1983 | 21.84 |
| Sep 12, 1978 | 21.74 |
| Mar 28, 1962 | 21.05 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 20.51 |
| Jun 4, 1963 | 20.5 |
| May 28, 2013 | 20.43 |
| May 25, 1964 | 20.36 |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 20.32 |
| Feb 19, 1971 | 20.17 |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 19.99 |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 19.66 |
| May 7, 2007 | 18.96 |
| Jun 17, 1990 | 18.76 |
| Mar 20, 1979 | 18.76 |
| Apr 27, 1975 | 18.17 |
| Jun 9, 1967 | 17.98 |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 17.91 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
