Red Cedar River near Williamston
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.41 ft1975
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 10.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of homes in the Williamston area. Several homes in Williamston have first floor flooding.
- 9.00 ftExpect minor basement flooding of several homes in Williamston.
- 8.00 ftExpect minor flooding of golf course and adjacent park in Williamston.
- 7.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Overflow begins in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
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
41 crests on NOAA’s list since 1975.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 19, 1975 | 10.41 ft |
| 2 | February 22, 2018 | 9.30 ft |
| 3 | February 26, 1985 | 9.07 ft |
| 4 | July 8, 1994 | 9.00 ft |
| 5 | April 25, 1999 | 8.50 ft |
| 6 | March 15, 1982 | 8.42 ft |
| 7 | April 7, 2017 | 8.38 ft |
| 8 | May 19, 2020 | 8.18 ft |
| 9 | February 18, 2022 | 8.00 ft |
| 10 | April 6, 2023 | 7.99 ft |
| 11 | September 17, 2008 | 7.91 ft |
| 12 | May 16, 2014 | 7.84 ft |
| 13 | April 20, 2013 | 7.79 ft |
| 14 | March 14, 1986 | 7.74 ft |
| 15 | July 11, 2024 | 7.67 ft |
| 16 | March 5, 1976 | 7.60 ft |
| 17 | March 11, 2009 | 7.60 ft |
| 18 | January 9, 2008 | 7.56 ft |
| 19 | February 19, 1981 | 7.48 ft |
| 20 | August 12, 2021 | 7.47 ft |
| 21 | March 7, 1979 | 7.41 ft |
| 22 | January 14, 2005 | 7.40 ft |
| 23 | May 24, 2004 | 7.36 ft |
| 24 | March 14, 2006 | 7.22 ft |
| 25 | June 6, 2007 | 7.15 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 11, 2024: 7.67 ft
- April 6, 2023: 7.99 ft
- February 18, 2022: 8.00 ft
- August 12, 2021: 7.47 ft
- May 19, 2020: 8.18 ft
- March 15, 2019: 6.00 ft
- February 22, 2018: 9.30 ft
- April 7, 2017: 8.38 ft
- April 12, 2016: 6.57 ft
- June 24, 2015: 7.09 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.