Grand River at Dimondale
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 16.00 ftExpect major flooding of low lying areas and homes downstream of Dimondale and in the Grande Pointe subdivision downstream of Dimondale. Subdivision is connected to the Grand River by a series of canals and contains 83 homes.
- 14.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of low lying areas and homes downstream of Dimondale and in the Grande Pointe subdivision downstream of Dimondale. Subdivision is connected to the Grand River by a series of canals and contains 83 homes.
- 13.00 ftExpect minor flooding of low lying areas and homes downstream of Dimondale and in the Grande Pointe subdivision downstream of Dimondale. Subdivision is connected to the Grand River by a series of canals and contains 83 homes.
- 11.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
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 August 28, 2026.
Crest history
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1947.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 6, 1947 | 13.60 ft |
| 2 | April 19, 1975 | 13.30 ft |
| 3 | February 26, 1985 | 12.92 ft |
| 4 | March 10, 1950 | 12.50 ft |
| 5 | April 1, 1960 | 11.90 ft |
| 6 | March 16, 1982 | 11.81 ft |
| 7 | April 28, 1957 | 11.80 ft |
| 8 | March 6, 1976 | 11.70 ft |
| 9 | February 21, 1981 | 11.65 ft |
| 10 | March 7, 1956 | 11.60 ft |
| 11 | March 7, 1979 | 11.35 ft |
| 12 | June 22, 1991 | 11.33 ft |
| 13 | January 9, 1998 | 11.24 ft |
| 14 | May 23, 2004 | 11.23 ft |
| 15 | April 21, 1993 | 11.13 ft |
| 16 | March 14, 1990 | 11.10 ft |
| 17 | March 14, 1986 | 10.90 ft |
| 18 | June 4, 1989 | 10.82 ft |
| 19 | September 15, 2008 | 10.80 ft |
| 20 | February 24, 1994 | 10.79 ft |
| 21 | March 18, 1980 | 10.76 ft |
| 22 | May 3, 1983 | 10.65 ft |
| 23 | February 28, 2001 | 10.63 ft |
| 24 | November 22, 1988 | 10.63 ft |
| 25 | January 29, 1999 | 10.62 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 28, 2021: 6.40 ft
- May 22, 2020: 7.70 ft
- January 13, 2020: 8.11 ft
- June 21, 2019: 7.81 ft
- March 5, 2019: 7.36 ft
- May 16, 2018: 8.21 ft
- September 15, 2008: 10.80 ft
- May 23, 2004: 11.23 ft
- March 5, 2004: 9.85 ft
- February 28, 2001: 10.63 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.