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: 31°F

Tue
H: 44°F
L: 23°F

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 28°F

Thu
H: 65°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:45 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 4:50 AM
Moonset: 9:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:20 AM - 6:50 AM5:21 PM - 7:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Watch issued April 5 at 12:06PM EDT until April 9 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 12:06 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 2:15 PM
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Grand River at Grand Rapids. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning. * 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 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Watch issued April 5 at 12:06PM EDT until April 8 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 12:06 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 2:15 PM
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Grand River at Ada. * WHEN...From Monday evening to late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Chief Hazy Cloud Park downstream of gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 11:38AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 11:38 AM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 11:19 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.8 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 03/08/1976. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 11:38AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 11:38 AM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River near Caledonia. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, High water begins to impact home on island below Cascade Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 11.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 04/22/1975. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Watch issued April 5 at 12:06PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 12:06 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 2:15 PM
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township. * WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice. * 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... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 13.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:45 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 4:50 AM
Moonset: 9:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:20 AM - 6:50 AM5:21 PM - 7:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 5:41 AM
Moonset: 9:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:11 AM - 7:41 AM6:12 PM - 8:42 PM
Minor Periods
9:20 AM - 10:50 AM1:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 6:32 AM
Moonset: 10:41 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM7:04 PM - 9:34 PM
Minor Periods
10:11 AM - 11:41 AM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 7:24 AM
Moonset: 11:39 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:54 AM - 9:24 AM7:55 PM - 10:25 PM
Minor Periods
11:09 AM - 12:39 AM2:42 AM - 4:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:43 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 8:14 AM
Moonset: 12:43 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:44 AM - 10:14 AM8:44 PM - 11:14 PM
Minor Periods
12:13 AM - 1:43 PM3:21 AM - 4:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
