Major Flood
10 ft
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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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HSTM4
River
Thornapple River
County
Barry, MI
Coordinates
42.6159°N, 85.2364°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Thornapple River at Hastings?
The Thornapple River at Hastings gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04117500) 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 Thornapple River at Hastings?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Thornapple River at Hastings is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Thornapple River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Thornapple River at Hastings to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Thornapple River at Hastings gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barry County, Michigan at coordinates 42.6159°N, 85.2364°W. USGS site number: 04117500. 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.