RIVER GAUGE · THORNAPPLE RIVER
Thornapple River at Hastings
Barry County, Michigan
Water level3.40 ft
Flow218 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft1,000 cfs
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Expect major flooding of River Road, farmland, and homes in low lying areas adjacent to the river. Over 200 homes flooded in the Hastings area and homes flood in Nashville on Water Street.
- 8 ft
Expect minor flooding of River Road and homes at Quimby along River Lane, Charlton Park, and Berry's Landing.
- 7 ft
Expect minor flooding of Tyden Park in Hastings, and homes upstream and downstream of Hastings.
- 5 ft
River is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of low lying areas and farmland adjacent to the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1947 | 10.2 ft | 6,810 cfs |
| Feb 26, 1985 | 9.8 ft | 5,140 cfs |
| Feb 22, 2018 | 9.79 ft | 5,640 cfs |
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