Grand River at Ionia
Ionia County, Michigan
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Expect major flooding of Ionia Fairgrounds and businesses and residences in low lying areas near the river. Railroad tracks and several additional businesses flooded in vicinity of Fairgrounds along Steele Street. Homes along Quarry Road flooded.
- 23 ft
Expect moderate flooding of several roads, businesses, and residences, in the Ionia area and of structures located in the Ionia Fairgrounds. Water halfway up windows on automobile building at Ionia Fairgrounds. Water begins to flood parking lot of Dollar General store, Save-a-Lot, and the Ionia Secretary of State office. Homes along Quarry Road begin to flood.
- 21 ft
Expect minor flooding of several buildings in the Ionia Fairgrounds, a shopping mall near the Fairgrounds, and several businesses and residences in the southern portion of Ionia.
- 18 ft
Water surrounds automobile building at Ionia Fairgrounds.
- 16 ft
Expect extensive lowland overflow to occur.
- 15 ft
High water affects North Drive on Ionia Fairgrounds.
- 13.5 ft
River is bankfull. Minor overflow begins in low lying areas along the river near and across from the Ionia Fairground.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2013 | 24.69 ft | 25,100 cfs |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 24.4 ft | 24,200 cfs |
| Mar 20, 1948 | 24.3 ft | — |
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