Grand River at Grand Ledge
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 15.00 ftHigh water affects the Water and Sewage Plant in Grand Ledge. Expect major flooding in the area.
- 11.00 ftExpect minor flooding in low lying areas and farmland along the river.
- 10.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Some sidewalks around JayCee Park begin to flood.
- 8.00 ftExpect minor flooding of islands located near the gage.
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
41 crests on NOAA’s list since 1904.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 26, 1904 | 14.00 ft |
| 2 | April 7, 1947 | 12.00 ft |
| 3 | February 16, 1918 | 11.90 ft |
| 4 | March 19, 1982 | 11.51 ft |
| 5 | March 14, 1920 | 11.40 ft |
| 6 | April 20, 1975 | 11.10 ft |
| 7 | May 24, 2004 | 10.30 ft |
| 8 | March 13, 1908 | 10.10 ft |
| 9 | April 5, 1950 | 9.70 ft |
| 10 | September 16, 2008 | 9.60 ft |
| 11 | April 1, 1960 | 9.60 ft |
| 12 | March 28, 1916 | 9.50 ft |
| 13 | June 3, 1943 | 9.20 ft |
| 14 | February 11, 2001 | 9.10 ft |
| 15 | May 21, 2020 | 9.00 ft |
| 16 | March 5, 1976 | 9.00 ft |
| 17 | April 3, 1959 | 8.90 ft |
| 18 | April 15, 1952 | 8.80 ft |
| 19 | December 29, 2008 | 8.80 ft |
| 20 | January 15, 2005 | 8.70 ft |
| 21 | March 7, 1956 | 8.70 ft |
| 22 | April 21, 1993 | 8.60 ft |
| 23 | May 19, 1945 | 8.60 ft |
| 24 | April 25, 1999 | 8.60 ft |
| 25 | March 27, 1932 | 8.50 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 12, 2021: 8.00 ft
- May 21, 2020: 9.00 ft
- June 21, 2019: 8.00 ft
- May 16, 2018: 8.00 ft
- April 20, 2013: 8.40 ft
- March 3, 2012: 6.80 ft
- May 29, 2011: 7.70 ft
- March 13, 2010: 7.30 ft
- December 29, 2008: 8.80 ft
- September 16, 2008: 9.60 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.