River Conditions
Illustrated map of Black Hawk Lake

River stage

Lansing, Cedar River

River level
10.07 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
14.00 ft
Flood stage
18.00 ft
Record crest
22.98 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LANM5

Record crest
22.98 ft
Flood stage
18.00 ft
Moderate flood
20.00 ft
Major flood
22.00 ft
Crest date
2004-09-15

In brief

The Cedar River at Lansing, MN read 10.07 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.93 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge LANM5

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 14.00 ftMinor flooding 18.00 ftModerate flooding 20.00 ftMajor flooding 22.00 ft CURRENT 10.07 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 22.98 ft 2004-09-15
2 21.07 ft 2000-07-10
3 21.00 ft 2010-09-24
4 20.55 ft 2008-06-12
5 20.33 ft 2016-09-22
6 19.84 ft 2024-06-22
7 19.33 ft 2000-05-18
8 19.21 ft 2001-04-12

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 18.00 ft

    Minor lowland flooding begins.

  2. 21.20 ft

    Water reaches the bottom of the County Road 2 Bridge.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cedar River flooding at Lansing?

No. The Cedar River at Lansing is at 10.07 ft, 3.93 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Lansing?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 22 ft.

What is the highest the Cedar River has been at Lansing?

The highest crest on record is 22.98 ft, on 2004-09-15.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LANM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05455940). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.