GRAND RIVER

GRAND RIVER

River Levels Streamgages Weather


Total streamflow across the Grand River was last observed at 9,808 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 19,453 acre-ft of water today; about 131% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 7,474 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 3,200 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Grand River At Jackson with a gauge stage of 10.91 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.

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.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 19,453 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 9,807.5 cfs
-695.6 cfs (-6.62%)
Percent of Normal 131.22%
Maximum 240,121.0 cfs
2017-04-07
Seasonal Avg 7,474 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass
USGS 09010000
33 cfs 0.83 ft -3.82
Grand R At Little Eagle Sd
USGS 06357800
41 cfs 2.73 ft -13.74
Grand River At Jackson
USGS 04109000
231 cfs 10.91 ft -11.83
Grand River Near Eaton Rapids
USGS 04111000
991 cfs 3.8 ft -5.62
Grand River At Lansing
USGS 04113000
1250 cfs 4.68 ft -6.72
Grand River Near Gallatin
USGS 06897500
127 cfs 3.42 ft -5.22
Grand River At Portland
USGS 04114000
1270 cfs 6.82 ft -5.22
Grand River At Chillicothe
USGS 06899680
361 cfs 6.97 ft
Grand River Near Sumner
USGS 06902000
535 cfs 7.28 ft -4.63
Grand River At Ionia
USGS 04116000
2130 cfs 10.71 ft -4.91
Grand River Near Painesville Oh
USGS 04212100
23 cfs 1.69 ft -33.33
Grand River At Grand Rapids
USGS 04119000
3200 cfs 3.38 ft -7.51

Regional Streamflow

5

Cubic Feet Per Second

52300

Cubic Feet Per Second

12

Cubic Feet Per Second

2

Cubic Feet Per Second

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The Churchill River, formerly known by other names, is a river in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It flows east from the Smallwood Reservoir into the Atlantic Ocean via Lake Melville. The river is 856 km (532 mi) long and drains an area of 79,800 km2 (30,800 sq mi), making it is the longest river in Atlantic Canada.



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