River stage
Jackson, Grand River
- River level
- 9.22 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.40 ft
- Recent high
- 11.44 ft
- Recent low
- 8.81 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JACM4
- 30-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Average
- 9.37 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.44 ft
In brief
The Grand River at Jackson, MI read 9.22 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.78 ft below action stage. That is 0.01 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JACM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.44 ft | 1968-06-25 |
| 2 | 15.20 ft | 1995-08-17 |
| 3 | 15.12 ft | 2024-07-10 |
| 4 | 15.12 ft | 2016-08-16 |
| 5 | 14.81 ft | 2021-08-12 |
| 6 | 14.77 ft | 2021-10-09 |
| 7 | 14.66 ft | 2010-06-06 |
| 8 | 14.59 ft | 2018-09-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
River is bankfull. River begins to flow into low lying areas.
- 14.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
- 15.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences along High Street, Lewis Street, and Losey Street. High water would disrupt traffic and damage residences.
- 16.00 ft
Expect major flooding of residences along West Trail Street, Lewis Street, High Street, Losey Street and in areas east of Grand River Bridge. Railroad tracks inundated in low lying areas along river.
- 16.50 ft
Expect widespread street flooding, impassable roads and flooded basements. Expect major flooding of the industrial area downtown and businesses and residences along West Trail Street in an area east of Grand River Bridge, Lewis Street, High Street, and Losey Street.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Grand River
Michigan DNR stocked the Grand River 2 times in 2026, 494,500 fish in total. Walleye at 0.3.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 249,500 | April 2026 |
| Walleye | 245,000 | April 2026 |
Michigan DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Michigan stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grand River flooding at Jackson?
No. The Grand River at Jackson is at 9.22 ft, 3.78 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jackson?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Grand River has been at Jackson?
The highest crest on record is 15.44 ft, on 1968-06-25.
Is the Grand River high or low right now at Jackson?
At 9.22 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JACM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04109000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.