LANSING, MI (AP)-- Lansing Mayor Andy Schor has declared a state of emergency for the city in anticipation that flooding will hit residential areas.
The National Weather Service predicts the Grand River in Lansing will crest at 14.6 feet, nearly three feet above flood stage by late Thursday. The Red Cedar River is forecast to crest at 10.3 feet.
City officials recommend anyone living in the possible flood areas to temporarily leave their home by noon Thursday.
In a statement, Schor notes the rain has stopped, but significant flooding will occur. He added the state of emergency allows the city to "proactively provide the necessary information and resources to protect our residents."
