Flood Warning Issued for Red Cedar River at East Lansing in Ingham County
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Ingham County as the Red Cedar River is forecast to reach minor flood stage from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Ingham County, Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Ingham County, Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the Red Cedar River at East Lansing. This alert indicates that minor flooding is likely and expected within the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Ingham County, Michigan, with primary impacts centered on the Red Cedar River at East Lansing.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown." Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should never attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Residents should monitor local conditions and avoid low-lying areas near the river.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the area. As of 9:30 AM EST on Saturday, the river stage was measured at 5.9 feet, approaching the bankfull stage of 6.0 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 7.0-foot flood stage on Sunday morning, reaching a predicted crest of 7.5 feet by Monday morning. At a stage of 7.0 feet, minor flooding of low-lying areas, adjacent parks, and farmland is expected. This forecast crest of 7.5 feet is comparable to a historical crest recorded on January 10, 2008.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting Sunday morning, March 8, at 8:00 AM EST. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning, with the warning currently set to expire at 2:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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