Red Cedar River at East Lansing, MI
Is Red Cedar River at East Lansing, MI flooding right now?
Red Cedar River at East Lansing, MI measured 3.52 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.52 ft
Streamflow
112 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.4 ft on Thu, Mar 24, 1904.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.4 ft | 1904-03-24 |
| 11.95 ft | 1975-04-20 |
| 11.58 ft | 1947-04-07 |
| 10.7 ft | 1918-03-15 |
| 10.47 ft | 1948-03-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River at Lansing, MI | 4.2 mi | Ingham County |
| Sycamore Creek at Holt Road near Holt, MI | 6.0 mi | Ingham County |
| Sloan Creek near Williamston, MI | 6.8 mi | Ingham County |
| Deer Creek near Dansville, MI | 11.5 mi | Ingham County |
| Red Cedar River near Williamston, MI | 13.5 mi | Ingham County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.