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 Watch issued April 15 at 2:17PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, in south central Michigan, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Jackson. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa and Van Buren. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain expected tonight may continue to increase expected floods on area rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:21PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River near Caledonia. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Wednesday, April 22. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, High water begins to impact home on island below Cascade Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.7 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 04/19/2013. - 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 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 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. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia 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. Buck Creek at Grandville affecting Kent County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...From this evening 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 9:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 15.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 10/04/1986. - 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 Watch issued April 16 at 7:56AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:56 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, in south central Michigan, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Jackson. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa and Van Buren. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Saturated soils and additional rounds of rainfall continue to create the possibility for additional flooding to develop. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT until April 21 at 10:01PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 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. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia 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. Buck Creek at Grandville affecting Kent County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Ionia. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of several roads, businesses, and residences, in the Ionia area and of structures located in the Ionia Fairgrounds. Water halfway up windows on automobile building at Ionia Fairgrounds. Water begins to flood parking lot of Dollar General store, Save-a-Lot, and the Ionia Secretary of State office. Homes along Quarry Road begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 23.6 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.4 feet on 02/23/2018. - 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.