Grand River at Lowell
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftExpect major flooding of businesses and residences in the Lowell area. Railroad embankment on south bank overtopped.
- 20.00 ftExpect major flooding of businesses and residences in the Lowell area and high water affects the business district.
- 18.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of commercial buildings.
- 16.00 ftLowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city of Lowell.
- 15.00 ftExpect minor flooding of commercial buildings.
- 10.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Expect flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the banks, including the south side of the ring road at the former fairgrounds on the south side of Lowell.
- 8.00 ftWater reaches the top of the boat launch at the former fairgrounds on the south side of Lowell.
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
31 crests on NOAA’s list since 1938.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 21, 2013 | 19.02 ft |
| 2 | March 22, 1948 | 19.00 ft |
| 3 | April 8, 1947 | 18.50 ft |
| 4 | February 24, 2018 | 18.20 ft |
| 5 | March 19, 1942 | 17.80 ft |
| 6 | April 2, 1960 | 17.38 ft |
| 7 | March 7, 1976 | 17.26 ft |
| 8 | May 21, 2020 | 17.23 ft |
| 9 | May 26, 2004 | 17.17 ft |
| 10 | October 3, 1986 | 16.85 ft |
| 11 | March 18, 1943 | 16.80 ft |
| 12 | March 19, 1982 | 16.40 ft |
| 13 | April 6, 1950 | 16.40 ft |
| 14 | May 12, 1956 | 16.12 ft |
| 15 | February 15, 1938 | 16.10 ft |
| 16 | October 4, 1981 | 15.90 ft |
| 17 | February 24, 1997 | 15.80 ft |
| 18 | December 30, 2008 | 15.75 ft |
| 19 | April 9, 2017 | 15.55 ft |
| 20 | March 9, 1946 | 15.50 ft |
| 21 | April 14, 2013 | 15.39 ft |
| 22 | April 8, 1985 | 15.10 ft |
| 23 | April 30, 2009 | 15.02 ft |
| 24 | May 21, 2000 | 14.86 ft |
| 25 | April 25, 1999 | 14.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 18, 2022: 10.14 ft
- June 30, 2021: 13.25 ft
- May 21, 2020: 17.23 ft
- March 18, 2019: 13.80 ft
- February 24, 2018: 18.20 ft
- April 9, 2017: 15.55 ft
- April 21, 2013: 19.02 ft
- April 14, 2013: 15.39 ft
- April 10, 2010: 10.35 ft
- April 30, 2009: 15.02 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.