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SwedenGrand River at Ada water level
River gauge, Grand River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The Grand River at Ada is at 7.18 ft, in the normal range.
It is 12.82 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
It has risen 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 12.82 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 7.02 ft and 7.26 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.81 ftApril 21, 2013
Floating and fishing near Grand River at Ada
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 12.82 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- Alticor Inc. Catalog and Powder Complex flood.
- 27.00 ft
- Alticor Inc. buildings number 34 and 58 flood.
- 24.50 ft
- Inner dike along Alticor Inc. overtopped. East complex on Alticor Inc. floods.
- 21.60 ft
- 500 parking spaces in the Alticor Inc. parking lot are inundated and one gate into the Alticor Inc. complex is closed due to the high water. Ada River Walk near Covered Bridge and Leonard Field Ball Park in Ada flooded.
- 20.70 ft
- Floodwaters begin to affect walkways along the river near downtown Ada.
- 20.50 ft
- Chief Hazy Cloud Park downstream of gage begins to flood.
- 20.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
- 17.00 ft
- River is bankfull. Shady Drive floods.
- 13.00 ft
- Water starts to impact low spots on the walking and biking trails along the river in Roselle Park.
- 7.18 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.81 ft | April 21, 2013 |
| 2 | 22.56 ft | February 24, 2018 |
| 3 | 21.62 ft | May 21, 2020 |
| 4 | 21.60 ft | February 28, 1986 |
| 5 | 21.56 ft | May 26, 2004 |
| 6 | 21.55 ft | February 28, 1985 |
| 7 | 21.01 ft | April 8, 2023 |
| 8 | 20.75 ft | March 8, 1976 |
| 9 | 20.72 ft | February 24, 1997 |
| 10 | 20.65 ft | March 18, 1982 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Grand River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River at JacksonRiver gauge, Grand River | 9.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 72 mi |
| Grand River at LansingRiver gauge, Grand River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 49 mi |
| Grand River at PortlandRiver gauge, Grand River | 5.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 29 mi |
| Grand River at IoniaRiver gauge, Grand River | 8.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 21 mi |
| Grand River at N Park St Ne at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Grand River | 3.53 ft | No reference yet | +0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Grand River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Grand River | 1.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Grand River at State Highway M-11 at GrandvilleRiver gauge, Grand River | 1,850 cfs | Low | −40.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Grand River near EastmanvilleRiver gauge, Grand River | 1,880 cfs | Low | −230.0 cfs | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster Creek at 28th Street at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Plaster Creek | 15.0 cfs | Low | −5.4 cfs | 9 mi |
| Thornapple River near CaledoniaRiver gauge, Thornapple River | 3.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 10 mi |
| Rogue River near RockfordRiver gauge, Rogue River | 3.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Flat River at SmyrnaRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at GrandvilleRiver gauge, Buck Creek | 4.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 15 mi |
| Rabbit River near HopkinsRiver gauge, Rabbit River | 37.1 cfs | Normal | −2.6 cfs | 25 mi |
| Thornapple River near HastingsRiver gauge, Thornapple River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Grand River at Ada?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 12.82 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Grand River at Ada today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 7.18 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Grand River at Ada rising or falling?
Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Grand River at Ada normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Grand River at Ada?
The highest level on record is 22.81 ft on April 21, 2013.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04118105(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.95697, -85.47752(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 7.18 ft | 2026-10-18 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Grand River at Ada (usgs:04118105). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/grand-river-at-ada
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