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 March 16 at 11:45AM EDT until March 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. .Another round of heavy rain fell across much of West-Central Lower Michigan. Rain totals of 1.0 - 1.5 inches occurred in parts of the Grand and Maple River basins, while 1.5 - 2.0 fell across the Muskegon River basin. As this water moves through the river systems, minor flooding is expected over the coming days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of homes along Abrigador Trail. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:33 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 12.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 03/16/2006. - 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 10:22PM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:22 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through 200 am. * WHERE...Mecosta, Osceola, Calhoun, Barry, and Kent Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 10:22PM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:22 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph through 200 am. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 2:47AM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:47 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this morning by the lakeshore. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 11:45AM EDT until March 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. .Another round of heavy rain fell across much of West-Central Lower Michigan. Rain totals of 1.0 - 1.5 inches occurred in parts of the Grand and Maple River basins, while 1.5 - 2.0 fell across the Muskegon River basin. As this water moves through the river systems, minor flooding is expected over the coming days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river starts exceeding its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 11.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on 12/30/1984. - 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.