-100.4 cfs (-3.54%) since yesterday
16.84% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Grand River
was last observed at
2,735
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,425
acre-ft of water today; about 17%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
16,240 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2017-04-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
240,121 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Grand River At Grand Rapids
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,200 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Grand River At Jackson
with a gauge stage of 8.88 ft.
This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Grand River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 10,170 ft, the
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass.
Last Updated
2024-10-09
Streamflow
2,734.9 cfs
Percent of Normal
16.84%
Maximum
240,121.0 cfs
2017-04-07
About the grand river
The Grand River is a 300-kilometer long river that runs through southern Ontario, Canada. It was an important waterway for Indigenous peoples and European explorers and was later used for transportation and industry. The river originates in the highlands of Dufferin County and flows into Lake Erie at Port Maitland. The river’s hydrology is affected by numerous tributaries and reservoirs, including the Conestogo, Speed, and Eramosa rivers, and the Elora and Guelph Lake reservoirs. There are also several dams along the river, including the Shand Dam and the Guelph Lake Dam. The Grand River is used for water supply, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. It is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also home to several agricultural operations, including dairy farms and crop production.