River stage
Grand River (MI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Grand River (MI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Grand River levels, gauge by gauge
The Grand River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 7.22 ft | normal, falling |
| Eastmanville | 11.01 ft | no flood stage set |
| Grand Rapids | 1.74 ft | normal, falling |
| Grandville | 3.68 ft | no flood stage set |
| Ionia | 8.45 ft | normal, falling |
| Jackson | 9.22 ft | normal, falling |
| Lansing | 2.52 ft | normal, falling |
| North Park St at Grand Rapids | 3.54 ft | no flood stage set |
| Portland | 5.82 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Grand River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Ada, MI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Grand River (MO) different river, same name
- Grand River (OH) different river, same name
- Grand River (SD) different river, same name
- Thornapple River 2 gauges
- Rogue River (MI) 1 gauge
- Fish Creek (MI) 1 gauge
- Kalamazoo River 4 gauges
- Muskegon River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grand River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Grand River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Grand River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Ada is at 7.22 ft; Grand Rapids is at 1.74 ft; Ionia is at 8.45 ft; Jackson is at 9.22 ft.
Where is the Grand River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Grand River in Michigan.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.