Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.64 ft
Water overtops the Wilson Avenue bridge.
12.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Chicago Drive bridge.
12 ft
Nearly all bridges over Buck Creek in Grandville will be closed, and many homes will be flooded.
11.5 ft
Water reaches the doors of the Brookcrest Retirement Community.
10.76 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Wilson Avenue Bridge.
10.5 ft
Water begins to flow across Ivanrest Ave and Canal Ave. Many homes surrounded by water, and a few of the homes/buildings in the lowest parts of the river start to take on water, including at Mill Race Park.
9.5 ft
Water spills into parking lots at Brookcrest Retirement Community. Widespread flooding of yards starts to occur on the lower parts of the creek.
9 ft
Water spills onto the access driveway at Lemery Park.
8.5 ft
The water hits the bottom of the bridge at Clay Ave and 54th street.
8 ft
Water starts to creep into a few yards near Ivanrest and 34th street.
7.5 ft
The river is generally bankfull. Flooding begins at Kaufman Golf Course and at low sections along Buck Creek Trail near Mill Race Park.
7 ft
Overflow begins at some of the lowest spots along the river.
6.5 ft
Water starts to affect the bike trail near the creek in Wedgewood Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2013 | 10.76 ft | 1,860 cfs |
| May 11, 1981 | 10.3 ft | 1,580 cfs |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 9.99 ft | 1,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at Grandville?
The Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at Grandville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04119160) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at Grandville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at Grandville is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buck Creek rises?
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Where is the Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at Grandville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kent County, Michigan at coordinates 42.9025°N, 85.7628°W. USGS site number: 04119160. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.