Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:50AM EDT until April 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:50 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Abrigador Trail is underwater and minor flooding of homes occurs along Abrigador Trail and Willow Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:34 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:34 AM EDT Thursday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.5 feet Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 02/23/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:33AM EDT until April 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Abrigador Trail is underwater and minor flooding of homes occurs along Abrigador Trail and Willow Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:01 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:01 AM EDT Friday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 10.1 feet Friday, May 01. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 04/20/1972. - 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 23 at 10:50AM EDT until April 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:50 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water. Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik subdivision occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday, April 22 the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 13.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on 05/02/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:33AM EDT until April 25 at 3:10AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are surrounded by water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Friday, April 24 the stage was estimated to be around 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.1 feet Friday, May 01. - Flood stage is 13.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet on 01/16/2016. - 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 23 at 10:50AM EDT until April 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:50 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the area of Sycamore Flats in Ashland Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Thursday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 04/02/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.