Rivers in Michigan

Grand River at Eaton Rapids

Eaton County, MichiganNWS ETNM4Grand Rapids office

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Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood9.00 ft
Moderate flood8.00 ft
Minor flood6.00 ft
Action5.00 ft
  1. 9.00 ftExpect major flooding of structures on Hall Street, west of Hamlin Street, and West Knight Street. Water is curb deep on Main Street.
  2. 7.00 ftExpect minor flooding of the business district in Eaton Rapids. Island Park in the City of Eaton Rapids is flooded.
  3. 6.00 ftExpect minor flooding of low lying areas and basements along River Street in Eaton Rapids. Island Park in the City of Eaton Rapids begins to flood.
  4. 5.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Expect minor overflow into low lying areas.

Flood outlook

Chance of flooding, September to November

CategoryChance
Minor floodingUnder 5%
Moderate floodingUnder 5%
Major floodingUnder 5%

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Crest history

59 crests on NOAA’s list since 1923.

#DateStage
1April 6, 19479.10 ft
2May 27, 19377.10 ft
3April 5, 19507.00 ft
4March 20, 19486.50 ft
5February 23, 20186.20 ft
6September 16, 20086.20 ft
7May 1, 19566.20 ft
8September 16, 20086.10 ft
9March 9, 19466.00 ft
10May 23, 20046.00 ft
11March 14, 19866.00 ft
12February 23, 19716.00 ft
13March 10, 19745.90 ft
14February 17, 19425.80 ft
15May 18, 19455.80 ft
16April 16, 19525.80 ft
17March 31, 19605.70 ft
18March 22, 19265.70 ft
19April 19, 19755.61 ft
20May 27, 20115.60 ft
21February 21, 19515.60 ft
22April 19, 19395.50 ft
23February 26, 19445.50 ft
24January 1, 19495.50 ft
25March 6, 19765.45 ft

Most recent crests

  • May 15, 2018: 4.95 ft
  • February 23, 2018: 6.20 ft
  • April 21, 2013: 4.60 ft
  • December 6, 2011: 4.75 ft
  • May 27, 2011: 5.60 ft
  • September 16, 2008: 6.10 ft
  • September 16, 2008: 6.20 ft
  • May 23, 2004: 6.00 ft
  • May 29, 2001: 5.38 ft
  • April 23, 1999: 4.78 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.