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 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 16 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major 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 7:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM EDT Thursday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 05/21/2020. - 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 16 at 11:27AM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River near Caledonia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning to a crest of 10.2 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday 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

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 16 at 11:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rogue River below Rockford. * WHEN...From this morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Flooding begins on portions of the trails at the Rockford Dog Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Thursday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet on 10/04/2019. - 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 16 at 11:27AM EDT until April 22 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Ionia. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Wednesday morning. * 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 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 22.8 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.7 feet on 03/15/1908. - 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.