Red Cedar River near Williamston, MI
Is Red Cedar River near Williamston, MI flooding right now?
Red Cedar River near Williamston, MI measured 2.81 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.81 ft
Streamflow
61 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.41 ft on Sat, Apr 19, 1975.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.41 ft | 1975-04-19 |
| 9.3 ft | 2018-02-22 |
| 9.07 ft | 1985-02-26 |
| 9 ft | 1994-07-08 |
| 8.5 ft | 1999-04-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek near Dansville, MI | 7.2 mi | Ingham County |
| Sloan Creek near Williamston, MI | 7.4 mi | Ingham County |
| Red Cedar River at East Lansing, MI | 13.5 mi | Ingham County |
| Sycamore Creek at Holt Road near Holt, MI | 13.7 mi | Ingham County |
| Grand River at Lansing, MI | 17.7 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.