Grand River at Ionia
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 5:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Record crest
- 24.69 ft2013
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 13.50 ft |
- 25.00 ftExpect major flooding of Ionia Fairgrounds and businesses and residences in low lying areas near the river. Railroad tracks and several additional businesses flooded in vicinity of Fairgrounds along Steele Street. Homes along Quarry Road flooded.
- 23.00 ftExpect 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.
- 21.00 ftExpect minor flooding of several buildings in the Ionia Fairgrounds, a shopping mall near the Fairgrounds, and several businesses and residences in the southern portion of Ionia.
- 18.00 ftWater surrounds automobile building at Ionia Fairgrounds.
- 16.00 ftExpect extensive lowland overflow to occur.
- 15.00 ftHigh water affects North Drive on Ionia Fairgrounds.
- 13.50 ftRiver is bankfull. Minor overflow begins in low lying areas along the river near and across from the Ionia Fairground.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
83 crests on NOAA’s list since 1938.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 20, 2013 | 24.69 ft |
| 2 | February 23, 2018 | 24.40 ft |
| 3 | March 21, 1948 | 24.30 ft |
| 4 | April 7, 1947 | 23.60 ft |
| 5 | April 1, 1960 | 23.43 ft |
| 6 | May 25, 2004 | 23.41 ft |
| 7 | May 20, 2020 | 23.20 ft |
| 8 | March 6, 1976 | 23.19 ft |
| 9 | October 3, 1981 | 23.18 ft |
| 10 | February 27, 1985 | 23.15 ft |
| 11 | March 18, 1942 | 23.10 ft |
| 12 | April 7, 2023 | 23.02 ft |
| 13 | October 3, 1986 | 23.01 ft |
| 14 | March 16, 1982 | 22.45 ft |
| 15 | March 17, 1943 | 22.40 ft |
| 16 | April 8, 2017 | 22.12 ft |
| 17 | December 29, 2008 | 22.10 ft |
| 18 | February 23, 1997 | 22.04 ft |
| 19 | May 11, 1956 | 21.87 ft |
| 20 | April 13, 2013 | 21.79 ft |
| 21 | March 29, 1950 | 21.78 ft |
| 22 | March 15, 1986 | 21.63 ft |
| 23 | February 14, 1938 | 21.50 ft |
| 24 | January 2, 1973 | 21.38 ft |
| 25 | May 20, 2000 | 21.24 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 29, 2024: 20.05 ft
- April 7, 2023: 23.02 ft
- February 24, 2022: 19.94 ft
- June 29, 2021: 19.93 ft
- May 20, 2020: 23.20 ft
- March 16, 2019: 19.89 ft
- February 23, 2018: 24.40 ft
- April 8, 2017: 22.12 ft
- April 2, 2016: 17.74 ft
- June 25, 2015: 17.37 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.