Is the Red Cedar River flooding?
The Red Cedar River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Michigan. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Red Cedar River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Michigan river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Red Cedar River at East Lansing, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.40 ft on 24 March 1904, carrying 8,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (117 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.52 ft, 9.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar River near Williamston, MI | No flooding | 2.81 ft | 9 ft | |
| Red Cedar River at East Lansing, MI | No flooding | 3.52 ft | 7 ft |