Grand River at Lansing, MI

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 17 ftExpect widespread major flooding of industries, businesses, and residences in the Lansing area.
• 15.5 ftExpect road closures and major flooding of residences and businesses in North Lansing, in the Cherry Hill neighborhood, Tecumseh River Drive, Willow Street and in Edmore Park area.
• 15 ftExpect major flooding of homes and businesses in low lying areas adjacent to the river. High water also begins to affect the railroad switch yard.
• 14 ftExpect moderate flooding of homes along Willow Street, Roosevelt Street and in the Cherry Hill neighborhood along the river.
• 13.5 ftExpect moderate flooding of residences and businesses along Pennsylvania Avenue at Lindbergh drive and the Potter Creek area.
• 12 ftExpect minor flooding of basements of businesses in North Lansing.
• 11 ftExpect minor flooding of low lying areas and parks.
• 10 ftRiver is bankfull.

Highest crests on record

1. 15.43 ft — April 20, 1975
2. 14.62 ft — February 23, 2018
3. 14.12 ft — February 26, 1985
4. 13.4 ft — March 17, 1982
5. 12.85 ft — May 23, 2004

Recent crests: 10.22 ft (July 13, 2024) · 11.8 ft (April 5, 2023) · 8.88 ft (April 24, 2022) · 6.09 ft (June 26, 2021) · 11.72 ft (May 20, 2020)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• Red Cedar River at East Lansing, MI
• Sycamore Creek near Holt, MI
• Sloan Creek near Williamston, MI
• Looking Glass River near Eagle, MI
• Red Cedar River near Williamston, MI
• Grand River at Portland, MI
• Maple River at Maple Rapids, MI
• Shiawassee River at Owosso, MI