Forecasted rain could bring minor flooding on Red Cedar River NWS says

LANSING — Rain in the Lansing area’s forecast could bring localized flooding to areas of the Red Cedar River’s floodplain this week, the National Weather Service predicted Sunday. Meteorologist Walt Felver said the Lansing area is expected to get 1/2-inch or more of rain Monday night into early Tuesday, and another round of rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. He said the total rainfall, estimated at around 1 inch, could cause minor flooding around the Red Cedar River. The Red Cedar River regularly sits between 4 to 5 feet of water. “Flood stage in East Lansing is 7 feet and…