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 17 at 11:35AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River near Caledonia. * WHEN...From this morning to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 10.5 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet on 12/28/2008. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 24 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 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 at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Grand Rapids. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to Friday, April 24. * 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 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning to a crest of 19.0 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9 feet on 04/08/2023. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 23 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 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 at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Lowell. * WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday afternoon. * 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 8:20 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 16.0 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 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 at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Ada. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Chief Hazy Cloud Park downstream of gage begins to flood. At 20.7 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect walkways along the river near downtown Ada. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early Sunday morning to a crest near 20.8 feet on Monday. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on 04/08/2023. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Homes along Willow Drive and Abrigador Trail have flooded basements and Abrigador Trail is closed. Riverbank Street northeast in Plainfield Township is flooded and homes along Riverbank Street have flooded basements. Konkle Drive northeast in Plainfield township is flooded. 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 10:39 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:39 AM EDT Friday was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet on 04/08/2023. - 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.