Grand River at Lowell
Critical Stages
10' - Action
15' - Flood
18' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:03 PM LMT 12/31/00
Status: Obs Not Current
Stage: -999 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
Observation history not available.
24' -
Expect major flooding of businesses and residences in the Lowell area. Railroad embankment on south bank overtopped.
20' -
Expect major flooding of businesses and residences in the Lowell area and high water affects the business district.
18' -
Expect moderate flooding of commercial buildings.
16' -
Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city of Lowell.
15' -
Expect minor flooding of commercial buildings.
10' -
River 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' -
Water reaches the top of the boat launch at the former fairgrounds on the south side of Lowell.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2013 | 19.02 |
| Mar 22, 1948 | 19 |
| Apr 8, 1947 | 18.5 |
| Feb 24, 2018 | 18.2 |
| Mar 19, 1942 | 17.8 |
| Apr 2, 1960 | 17.38 |
| Mar 7, 1976 | 17.26 |
| May 21, 2020 | 17.23 |
| May 26, 2004 | 17.17 |
| Oct 3, 1986 | 16.85 |
| Mar 18, 1943 | 16.8 |
| Mar 19, 1982 | 16.4 |
| Apr 6, 1950 | 16.4 |
| May 12, 1956 | 16.12 |
| Feb 15, 1938 | 16.1 |
| Oct 4, 1981 | 15.9 |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 15.8 |
| Dec 30, 2008 | 15.75 |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 15.55 |
| Mar 9, 1946 | 15.5 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
