Grand River at Grand Rapids, MI
Is Grand River at Grand Rapids, MI flooding right now?
Grand River at Grand Rapids, MI measured 1.47 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.5 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.47 ft
Streamflow
1,640 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.85 ft on Sun, Apr 21, 2013.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.85 ft | 2013-04-21 |
| 20.67 ft | 2018-02-25 |
| 19.64 ft | 1985-03-01 |
| 19.55 ft | 2020-05-22 |
| 19.54 ft | 2004-05-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster Creek at 28Th Street at Grand Rapids, MI | 3.7 mi | Kent County |
| Grand River at N Park St NE at Grand Rapids, MI | 4.2 mi | Kent County |
| Grand River at State Hwy M-11 at Grandville, MI | 5.6 mi | Kent County |
| Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at Grandville, MI | 6.0 mi | Kent County |
| Rogue River near Rockford, MI | 9.3 mi | Kent County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.