River stage
Lansing, Grand River
- River level
- 2.52 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.83 ft
- Recent high
- 4.56 ft
- Recent low
- 2.13 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LNSM4
- 30-day change
- -0.49 ft
- Average
- 2.94 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.43 ft
In brief
The Grand River at Lansing, MI read 2.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.48 ft below action stage. That is 0.49 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LNSM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.43 ft | 1975-04-20 |
| 2 | 14.62 ft | 2018-02-23 |
| 3 | 14.12 ft | 1985-02-26 |
| 4 | 13.40 ft | 1948-03-21 |
| 5 | 13.40 ft | 1982-03-17 |
| 6 | 12.85 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 7 | 12.66 ft | 1950-04-05 |
| 8 | 12.45 ft | 1968-06-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
River is bankfull.
- 11.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas and parks.
- 12.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of basements of businesses in North Lansing.
- 13.50 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences and businesses along Pennsylvania Avenue at Lindbergh drive and the Potter Creek area.
- 14.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding of homes along Willow Street, Roosevelt Street and in the Cherry Hill neighborhood along the river.
- 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.
- 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.
- 17.00 ft
Expect widespread major flooding of industries, businesses, and residences in the Lansing area.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grand River flooding at Lansing?
No. The Grand River at Lansing is at 2.52 ft, 7.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lansing?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Grand River has been at Lansing?
The highest crest on record is 15.43 ft, on 1975-04-20.
Is the Grand River high or low right now at Lansing?
At 2.52 ft it is higher than 25% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LNSM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04113000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.