Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Expect widespread major flooding of industries, businesses, and residences in the Lansing area.
15.5 ft
Expect 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 ft
Expect 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 ft
Expect moderate flooding of homes along Willow Street, Roosevelt Street and in the Cherry Hill neighborhood along the river.
13.5 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences and businesses along Pennsylvania Avenue at Lindbergh drive and the Potter Creek area.
12 ft
Expect minor flooding of basements of businesses in North Lansing.
11 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas and parks.
10 ft
River is bankfull.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1975 | 15.43 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Feb 22, 2018 | 14.62 ft | 9,570 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1985 | 14.12 ft | 9,660 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grand River at Lansing?
The Grand River at Lansing gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04113000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Grand River at Lansing?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grand River at Lansing is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Grand River rises?
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Where is the Grand River at Lansing gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ingham County, Michigan at coordinates 42.7506°N, 84.5553°W. USGS site number: 04113000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.