Grand River at Lowell
Kent County, Michigan
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Expect major flooding of businesses and residences in the Lowell area. Railroad embankment on south bank overtopped.
- 20 ft
Expect major flooding of businesses and residences in the Lowell area and high water affects the business district.
- 18 ft
Expect moderate flooding of commercial buildings.
- 16 ft
Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city of Lowell.
- 15 ft
Expect minor flooding of commercial buildings.
- 10 ft
River is bankfull. Expect flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the banks, including the south side of the ring road at the former fairgrounds on the south side of Lowell.
- 8 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat launch at the former fairgrounds on the south side of Lowell.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2013 | 19.02 ft | 28,446 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1948 | 19 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1947 | 18.5 ft | — |
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