Water Temperature of the Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 3:01 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Sixth Street Park; Canal ParkStation Name: GRAND RIVER AT 6TH ST AT GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 597 feet
Nearest Address:
299 Newberry St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Kent County
GPS Coordinates: 42.976625, -85.6735028
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Weather for Grand Rapids, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 48°F
L: 29°F

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 37°F

Wed
H: 70°F
L: 45°F

Thu
H: 71°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 67°F
L: 51°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 101 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 4:51 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:24 AM - 6:54 AM4:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:06 AM - 9:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Ada. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 10/04/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Grand Rapids. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of basements in low lying areas in Grand Rapids. Moderate flooding of homes and structures occurs upstream at Comstock Park and downstream in Robinson Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 18.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 04/10/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Lowell. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city of Lowell. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:58 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:58 AM EDT Sunday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 12/30/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until Sunday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flooding on homes along Abrigador Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In Comstock Park and Plainfield Township approximately 100 homes affected by flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:35 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:35 PM EDT Sunday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 03/01/1971. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 3:15AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 4:51 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:24 AM - 6:54 AM4:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:06 AM - 9:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 5:56 PM
Moonset: 1:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:30 AM - 8:00 AM5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Minor Periods
9:05 AM - 10:35 AM12:41 AM - 2:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 6:58 PM
Moonset: 2:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:33 AM - 9:03 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
10:17 AM - 11:47 AM1:43 AM - 3:13 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 7:56 PM
Moonset: 3:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM7:26 PM - 9:56 PM
Minor Periods
11:32 AM - 1:02 PM2:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 8:48 PM
Moonset: 3:36 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM8:18 PM - 10:48 PM
Minor Periods
12:48 AM - 2:18 PM3:06 AM - 4:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
