Red Cedar River at East Lansing
Critical Stages
6' - Action
7' - Flood
10' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:30 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.33 ft
Flow: 0.0561 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 3.32 | 0.054 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 3.32 | 0.054 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 3.32 | 0.054 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 3.32 | 0.054 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 3.32 | 0.054 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 3.32 | 0.054 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 3.32 | 0.054 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 3.33 | 0.0561 |
13' -
Expect major widespread flooding of homes and businesses in area around the mouth of the Red Cedar along Sprint, Hazel, Elm, South, Clear, River, Cedar, and Beech Streets. Apartments flooded on South Washington and East Main Street. Kellogg Center, Armstrong Hall, Bailey Hall, Van Hoosen Hall, Chapel, Emmons Hall, and University Village impacted by high water.
12' -
Expect moderate flooding of Jenison Fieldhouse, Intramural Sports Circle, Demonstration Hall on the Michigan State University campus. University Village begins to be impacted by flood waters.
11.5' -
Expect moderate widespread flooding of homes and businesses in the Kalamazoo and Clippert Street, South Street, and Cedar and Beech Street areas of Lansing.
10.5' -
Expect moderate flooding of homes and businesses in the Cedar and Beech Streets area, South Street, and 1.5 miles downstream of gage site.
10' -
Jenison Fieldhouse, Intramural Sports Circle, Demonstration Hall on the Michigan State University campus impacted by flood water.
9' -
Jenison Fieldhouse and Intramural Sports Circle on the Michigan State University begin to get impacted by flood water.
8.5' -
Minor flooding of farmland, Michigan State University athletic fields, and secondary roads.
8' -
The Potter Park Zoo parking lot in Lansing begins to flood.
7' -
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas, adjacent parks, and farmland.
6.5' -
Water begins to encroach on some Michigan State University athletic fields.
6' -
River reaches bankfull and low lying areas flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1904 | 13.4 |
| Apr 20, 1975 | 11.95 |
| Apr 7, 1947 | 11.58 |
| Mar 15, 1918 | 10.7 |
| Mar 20, 1948 | 10.47 |
| Feb 22, 2018 | 10.28 |
| Mar 27, 1916 | 10.2 |
| Apr 3, 1912 | 9.5 |
| Feb 26, 1985 | 9.46 |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 9.23 |
| Feb 14, 1938 | 9.2 |
| Mar 31, 1960 | 9.18 |
| Mar 13, 1920 | 9 |
| May 20, 2020 | 8.99 |
| Feb 12, 2001 | 8.93 |
| Jun 28, 1968 | 8.81 |
| May 14, 1956 | 8.62 |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8.48 |
| Mar 29, 1950 | 8.37 |
| Mar 17, 1919 | 8.3 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
