Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at Grandville
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 1:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.76 ft2013
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 13.64 ftWater overtops the Wilson Avenue bridge.
- 12.50 ftWater reaches the bottom of the Chicago Drive bridge.
- 12.00 ftNearly all bridges over Buck Creek in Grandville will be closed, and many homes will be flooded.
- 11.50 ftWater reaches the doors of the Brookcrest Retirement Community.
- 10.76 ftWater reaches the bottom of the Wilson Avenue Bridge.
- 10.50 ftWater begins to flow across Ivanrest Ave and Canal Ave. Many homes surrounded by water, and a few of the homes/buildings in the lowest parts of the river start to take on water, including at Mill Race Park.
- 9.50 ftWater spills into parking lots at Brookcrest Retirement Community. Widespread flooding of yards starts to occur on the lower parts of the creek.
- 9.00 ftWater spills onto the access driveway at Lemery Park.
- 8.50 ftThe water hits the bottom of the bridge at Clay Ave and 54th street.
- 8.00 ftWater starts to creep into a few yards near Ivanrest and 34th street.
- 7.50 ftThe river is generally bankfull. Flooding begins at Kaufman Golf Course and at low sections along Buck Creek Trail near Mill Race Park.
- 7.00 ftOverflow begins at some of the lowest spots along the river.
- 6.50 ftWater starts to affect the bike trail near the creek in Wedgewood Park.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
46 crests on NOAA’s list since 1974.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 18, 2013 | 10.76 ft |
| 2 | May 12, 1981 | 10.30 ft |
| 3 | February 22, 1997 | 9.99 ft |
| 4 | February 21, 1994 | 9.74 ft |
| 5 | December 28, 2008 | 9.68 ft |
| 6 | May 19, 2000 | 9.61 ft |
| 7 | May 17, 2001 | 9.56 ft |
| 8 | May 21, 1996 | 9.55 ft |
| 9 | March 4, 1979 | 9.52 ft |
| 10 | June 27, 2021 | 9.50 ft |
| 11 | June 8, 2008 | 9.39 ft |
| 12 | November 28, 1990 | 9.34 ft |
| 13 | June 6, 2010 | 9.27 ft |
| 14 | March 14, 1982 | 9.27 ft |
| 15 | April 23, 1999 | 9.21 ft |
| 16 | February 17, 2022 | 9.13 ft |
| 17 | April 1, 2023 | 9.02 ft |
| 18 | June 12, 1986 | 8.98 ft |
| 19 | May 1, 2019 | 8.86 ft |
| 20 | October 25, 2001 | 8.85 ft |
| 21 | May 18, 2020 | 8.85 ft |
| 22 | January 13, 2005 | 8.78 ft |
| 23 | July 29, 2011 | 8.68 ft |
| 24 | January 5, 1993 | 8.62 ft |
| 25 | December 3, 1982 | 8.55 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 15, 2024: 8.42 ft
- April 1, 2023: 9.02 ft
- February 17, 2022: 9.13 ft
- June 27, 2021: 9.50 ft
- May 18, 2020: 8.85 ft
- May 1, 2019: 8.86 ft
- April 18, 2013: 10.76 ft
- May 4, 2012: 7.31 ft
- July 29, 2011: 8.68 ft
- June 6, 2010: 9.27 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.