Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Alticor Inc. Catalog and Powder Complex flood.
27 ft
Alticor Inc. buildings number 34 and 58 flood.
24.5 ft
Inner dike along Alticor Inc. overtopped. East complex on Alticor Inc. floods.
21.6 ft
500 parking spaces in the Alticor Inc. parking lot are inundated and one gate into the Alticor Inc. complex is closed due to the high water. Ada River Walk near Covered Bridge and Leonard Field Ball Park in Ada flooded.
20.7 ft
Floodwaters begin to affect walkways along the river near downtown Ada.
20.5 ft
Chief Hazy Cloud Park downstream of gage begins to flood.
20 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
17 ft
River is bankfull. Shady Drive floods.
13 ft
Water starts to impact low spots on the walking and biking trails along the river in Roselle 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 21, 2013 | 22.81 ft | 32,800 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2018 | 22.56 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| May 20, 2020 | 21.62 ft | 29,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grand River at Ada?
The Grand River at Ada gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04118105) 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 Grand River at Ada?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grand River at Ada is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Grand River at Ada gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kent County, Michigan at coordinates 42.9570°N, 85.4775°W. USGS site number: 04118105. 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.