Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.5 ft
Expect major flooding downtown with high water impacting the Van Andel Museum.
23 ft
Expect major flooding of residential areas above and below Downtown Grand Rapids.
21.69 ft
High water impacts the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Grand Rapids.
21 ft
Expect moderate to major flooding in the area, Ann Street, and the city dikes. Major flooding of homes and structures occurs upstream in Comstock Park and downstream of Grand Rapids to Robinson Township.
18 ft
Expect minor flooding of basements in low lying areas in Grand Rapids. Moderate flooding of homes and structures occurs upstream at Comstock Park and downstream in Robinson Township.
16.5 ft
Expect minor flooding in Grandville.
15 ft
Expect minor flooding to occur in low lying areas upstream and downstream of Grand Rapids, especially in the areas of North Park, Comstock Park, and Robinson Township. Some seepage into basements of businesses in Grand Rapids occurs.
14 ft
Expect minor flooding to occur in low lying areas upstream and downstream of Grand Rapids, especially in the areas of North Park and Comstock Park.
12 ft
River is bankfull upstream and downstream of flood walls in Downtown Grand Rapids. Portions of the Kent Trail and Indian Mounds Drive flooded in Grandville.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
381 cfs
Lowest Daily Mean recorded by the United States Geological Survey. This low water value occurred on August 9, 1936. cfs = cubic feet per second
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2013 | 21.85 ft | 35,100 cfs |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 20.67 ft | 31,900 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1985 | 19.64 ft | 30,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grand River at Grand Rapids?
The Grand River at Grand Rapids gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04119000) 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 Grand Rapids?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grand River at Grand Rapids is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Grand River rises?
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Where is the Grand River at Grand Rapids gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kent County, Michigan at coordinates 42.9631°N, 85.6773°W. USGS site number: 04119000. 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.