Maple River at Maple Rapids

1. 13.00 ftExpect major flooding of residences adjacent to the river and high water affects the Village of Maple Rapids.
2. 12.33 ftExpect moderate flooding of basements of residences adjacent to the river. High water affects Maple Street at the Maple River Bridge and County Line Road as well as many side roads south and west of Maple Rapids.
3. 12.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of residences, secondary roads, and farmlands adjacent to the river.
4. 9.00 ftExpect minor flooding of County Line Road.
5. 7.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Expect minor flooding in low lying pastures, farmland, and wooded areas adjacent to the river.

Chance of flooding, September to November

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

Most recent crests

• January 30, 2024: 9.49 ft
• April 6, 2023: 9.92 ft
• March 26, 2022: 9.10 ft
• February 23, 2022: 9.22 ft
• June 27, 2021: 10.29 ft
• May 19, 2020: 9.94 ft
• October 4, 2019: 9.82 ft
• March 15, 2019: 9.57 ft
• February 21, 2018: 10.03 ft
• April 7, 2017: 9.73 ft

• Fish Creek at Crystal
• Pine River at Alma
• Looking Glass River at Eagle
• Grand River at Portland
• Grand River at Ionia
• Grand River at Grand Ledge
• Grand River at Lansing
• Shiawassee River at Owosso

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.

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.