Grand River at Lansing
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 6:00 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 15.43 ft1975
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftExpect widespread major flooding of industries, businesses, and residences in the Lansing area.
- 15.50 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.
- 15.00 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.
- 14.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of homes along Willow Street, Roosevelt Street and in the Cherry Hill neighborhood along the river.
- 13.50 ftExpect moderate flooding of residences and businesses along Pennsylvania Avenue at Lindbergh drive and the Potter Creek area.
- 12.00 ftExpect minor flooding of basements of businesses in North Lansing.
- 11.00 ftExpect minor flooding of low lying areas and parks.
- 10.00 ftRiver is bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
109 crests on NOAA’s list since 1911.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 20, 1975 | 15.43 ft |
| 2 | February 23, 2018 | 14.62 ft |
| 3 | February 26, 1985 | 14.12 ft |
| 4 | March 21, 1948 | 13.40 ft |
| 5 | March 17, 1982 | 13.40 ft |
| 6 | May 23, 2004 | 12.85 ft |
| 7 | April 5, 1950 | 12.66 ft |
| 8 | June 29, 1968 | 12.45 ft |
| 9 | September 15, 2008 | 12.27 ft |
| 10 | April 8, 2017 | 12.25 ft |
| 11 | April 1, 1960 | 12.08 ft |
| 12 | March 17, 1919 | 12.00 ft |
| 13 | March 10, 1974 | 11.87 ft |
| 14 | April 5, 2023 | 11.80 ft |
| 15 | May 20, 2020 | 11.72 ft |
| 16 | May 1, 1956 | 11.72 ft |
| 17 | February 12, 2001 | 11.69 ft |
| 18 | March 11, 2009 | 11.61 ft |
| 19 | March 5, 1976 | 11.54 ft |
| 20 | March 22, 1926 | 11.40 ft |
| 21 | March 13, 1920 | 11.40 ft |
| 22 | April 5, 1913 | 11.30 ft |
| 23 | June 3, 1943 | 11.26 ft |
| 24 | April 21, 2013 | 11.15 ft |
| 25 | May 17, 1914 | 11.10 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 13, 2024: 10.22 ft
- April 5, 2023: 11.80 ft
- April 24, 2022: 8.88 ft
- June 26, 2021: 6.09 ft
- May 20, 2020: 11.72 ft
- January 14, 2020: 11.09 ft
- June 21, 2019: 9.33 ft
- February 23, 2018: 14.62 ft
- April 8, 2017: 12.25 ft
- April 12, 2016: 8.21 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.