Station Name: GRAND RIVER AT N PARK ST NE AT GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 607 feet

Nearest Address:
3298 Monroe Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Kent County

GPS Coordinates: 43.02277778, -85.6608333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 4:18AM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 4:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be on the increase this afternoon as winds pick up out of the north. For a time this afternoon and evening winds will reach the 15 to 25 mph range. Waves will build to 3 to 5 feet, peaking around 600 pm. North sides of north piers will have the most dangerous conditions today including Holland State Park and North Beach in South Haven.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 1:21PM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:21 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be on the increase this afternoon as winds pick up out of the north. For a time this afternoon and evening winds will reach the 15 to 25 mph range. Waves will build to 3 to 5 feet, peaking around 600 pm. North sides of north piers will have the most dangerous conditions today including Holland State Park and North Beach in South Haven.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.

Frost Advisory issued May 20 at 1:33PM EDT until May 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:33 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Clare, Isabella, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.