Is the Grand River flooding?

Michigan · 10 gauges · Michigan river levels

The Grand River is tracked by 10 USGS streamgauges in Michigan. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Grand River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 of 10 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Michigan river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Grand River at Grand Rapids, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.85 ft on 21 April 2013, carrying 35,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (125 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.81 ft, 19.0 ft below that record.

Drains 4,900 sq mi · gauge elevation 585 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Grand River at Jackson, MINo flooding10.07 ft14 ft
Grand River at Portland, MINo flooding6.65 ft12 ft
Grand River at Ionia, MINo flooding9.89 ft21 ft
Grand River at Ada, MINo flooding8.30 ft20 ft
Grand River at Grand Rapids, MINo flooding2.81 ft18 ft
Grand River near Eaton Rapids, MINo current data
Grand River at Lansing, MINo current data11 ft
Grand River at N Park St NE at Grand Rapids, MINo flood stage defined4.01 ft
Grand River at State Hwy M-11 at Grandville, MINo flood stage defined4.87 ft
Grand River near Eastmanville, MINo flood stage defined11.09 ft
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.