Grand River at Portland

Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 1:04 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 16 - Expect major flooding of the business district and residential areas in the Village of Lyons and basement flooding of residences on the west side of Kent Street in Portland.
  • 14 - Expect moderate flooding of the first floor of residences and businesses in the south section of the Village of Lyons. Elizabeth, Superior, and Railroad Streets in the Village of Lyons closed due to flooding.
  • 12 - Expect minor flooding in the Village of Lyons and low lying areas adjacent to the river. Two Rivers Park in Portland flooded.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.8564, -84.9122
RFC NCRFC
State MI
WFO GRR
County Ionia
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 04114000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.21 ft on 04-06-2023
2. 9.37 ft on 04-25-2022
3. 10.59 ft on 06-27-2021
4. 11.32 ft on 05-19-2020
5. 10.90 ft on 06-20-2019

Historic Crests

1. 12.98 ft on 04-21-1975
2. 12.84 ft on 05-24-2004
3. 12.62 ft on 02-23-2018
4. 12.45 ft on 02-27-2019
5. 12.21 ft on 04-06-2023

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 720.52 ft
moderate Flooding 718.52 ft
minor Flooding 716.52 ft
action 715.52 ft
Latest Value 710.26 ft
Gauge Zero 704.52 ft

Gauge Photos

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Grand River in Portland - Looking Downstream from Bridge

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Grand Rapids
4899 Tim Dougherty Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-4034
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