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Grand River at Lansing water level

River gauge, Grand River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.46ft Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
350 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 15.43 ft Minor floodstage 11.00 ft

History

2.452.502.552.60ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 192.452.502.552.60ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Grand River at Lansing is at 2.46 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.54 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.46 ft and 2.66 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
15.43 ftApril 20, 1975

Floating and fishing near Grand River at Lansing

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.54 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft
Expect widespread major flooding of industries, businesses, and residences in the Lansing area.
15.50 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.
15.00 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.
14.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding of homes along Willow Street, Roosevelt Street and in the Cherry Hill neighborhood along the river.
13.50 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences and businesses along Pennsylvania Avenue at Lindbergh drive and the Potter Creek area.
12.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of basements of businesses in North Lansing.
11.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas and parks.
10.00 ft
River is bankfull.
2.46 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
115.43 ftApril 20, 1975
214.62 ftFebruary 23, 2018
314.12 ftFebruary 26, 1985
413.40 ftMarch 17, 1982
512.85 ftMay 23, 2004
612.66 ftApril 5, 1950
712.45 ftJune 29, 1968
812.27 ftSeptember 15, 2008
912.25 ftApril 8, 2017
1012.08 ftApril 1, 1960

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 55%

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Other gauges on the Grand River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Grand River at JacksonRiver gauge, Grand River 9.25 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 33 mi
Grand River at PortlandRiver gauge, Grand River 5.77 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 20 mi
Grand River at IoniaRiver gauge, Grand River 8.32 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 30 mi
Grand River at AdaRiver gauge, Grand River 7.26 ft Below flood stage +0.05 ft 49 mi
Grand River at N Park St Ne at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Grand River 3.54 ft No reference yet +0.06 ft 59 mi
Grand River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Grand River 1.80 ft Below flood stage +0.15 ft 59 mi
Grand River at State Highway M-11 at GrandvilleRiver gauge, Grand River 1,980 cfs Low +70.0 cfs 62 mi
Grand River near EastmanvilleRiver gauge, Grand River 1,770 cfs Low −270.0 cfs 77 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Red Cedar River at East LansingRiver gauge, Red Cedar River 3.41 ft Below flood stage +0.05 ft 4.2 mi
Sycamore Creek at Holt Road near HoltRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek 2.41 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 8 mi
Sloan Creek near WilliamstonRiver gauge, Sloan Creek 0.5 cfs Normal ±0 11 mi
Looking Glass River near EagleRiver gauge, Looking Glass River 2.65 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 12 mi
Red Cedar River near WilliamstonRiver gauge, Red Cedar River 2.54 ft Below flood stage −0.10 ft 18 mi
Maple River at Maple RapidsRiver gauge, Maple River 2.68 ft Below flood stage ±0 26 mi
Shiawassee River at OwossoRiver gauge, Shiawassee River 2.09 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 26 mi
Quaker Brook at State Highway M-66 near NashvilleRiver gauge, Quaker Brook 6.9 cfs Normal −1.0 cfs 30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Grand River at Lansing?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.54 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Grand River at Lansing today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.46 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Grand River at Lansing rising or falling?

Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Grand River at Lansing normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Grand River at Lansing?

The highest level on record is 15.43 ft on April 20, 1975.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:04113000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.75059, -84.55526 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.46 ft 2026-10-19 03:00 Provisional
Flow 350 cfs 2026-10-19 03:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Grand River at Lansing (usgs:04113000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/grand-river-at-lansing

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer