Red Cedar River near Williamston water level

Name: Red Cedar River near Williamston water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Red Cedar River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.53ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM EDT (20 min ago)

Flow: 42.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Red Cedar River near Williamston, where the gauge shows 2.53 ft.

It is 6.47 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.46 ft – 2.65 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: 10.41 ftApril 19, 1975

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Expect moderate flooding of homes in the Williamston area. Several homes in Williamston have first floor flooding.
9.00 ft: Expect minor basement flooding of several homes in Williamston.
8.00 ft: Expect minor flooding of golf course and adjacent park in Williamston.
7.00 ft: River is bankfull. Overflow begins in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
2.53 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 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.41 ft	April 19, 1975
2	9.30 ft	February 22, 2018
3	9.07 ft	February 26, 1985
4	9.00 ft	July 8, 1994
5	8.50 ft	April 25, 1999
6	8.42 ft	March 15, 1982
7	8.38 ft	April 7, 2017
8	8.18 ft	May 19, 2020
9	8.00 ft	February 18, 2022
10	7.99 ft	April 6, 2023

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 66° 37° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 65° 38° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 67° 45° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 68° 46° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 68° 47° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 69° 46° – Wind 11 mph

25 Sun 71° 51° – Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Red Cedar River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Red Cedar River at East LansingRiver gauge, Red Cedar River	3.41 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sloan Creek near WilliamstonRiver gauge, Sloan Creek	0.5 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	7 mi
Sycamore Creek at Holt Road near HoltRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek	2.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	14 mi
Grand River at LansingRiver gauge, Grand River	2.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	18 mi
Shiawassee River at OwossoRiver gauge, Shiawassee River	2.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	23 mi
Huron River near HamburgRiver gauge, Huron River	4.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	26 mi
Looking Glass River near EagleRiver gauge, Looking Glass River	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	29 mi
Grand River at JacksonRiver gauge, Grand River	9.22 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	29 mi
Mill Creek near DexterRiver gauge, Mill Creek	5.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Red Cedar River near Williamston?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.47 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 Red Cedar River near Williamston today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.53 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Red Cedar River near Williamston rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Red Cedar River near Williamston normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Red Cedar River near Williamston?

The highest level on record is 10.41 ft on April 19, 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:04111379 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.68309, -84.21913 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.53 ft	2026-10-19 07:15	Provisional
Flow	42.4 cfs	2026-10-19 07:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Red Cedar River near Williamston (usgs:04111379). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/red-cedar-river-near-williamston

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