Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RBNM4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13.3 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.3 ft
Flood of record. Major flooding of homes along Vanlopik Road and homes along Limberlost Road are flooded. Vanlopik Road is under 4 to 5 feet of water. Water reaches seat-cushion level in several homes.
17 ft
Vanlopik Road is 3 to 4 feet under water. Moderate flooding of several homes in Vanlopik subdivision occurs.
16 ft
Vanlopik Road is 2 to 3 feet under water. Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik subdivision occurs.
15 ft
Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water. Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik subdivision occurs.
13.92 ft
Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are surrounded by water.
13.7 ft
Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin to be surrounded by water.
13.6 ft
Eastern edge of Vanlopik and the western edge of Limberlost Roads begin to flood. Flooding begins to occur in low lying areas in Deer Creek Park.
13.3 ft
Minor flooding begins in low areas.
13 ft
River is bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2005 | 18.3 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 18 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 17 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RBNM4
River
Grand River
County
Ottawa, MI
Coordinates
43.0396°N, 86.0863°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grand River at Robinson Township?
The Grand River at Robinson Township gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Robinson Township?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grand River at Robinson Township is 13.3 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Grand River rises?
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Where is the Grand River at Robinson Township gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ottawa County, Michigan at coordinates 43.0396°N, 86.0863°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.
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