Station Name: FALLS RIVER NEAR L'ANSE, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 883 feet

Nearest Address:
Power House Rd
L'Anse, MI 49946
Baraga County

GPS Coordinates: 46.7346552, -88.4431868

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 10 at 11:05AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 11:05 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:32AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:32 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt over the weekend into early next week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall is also likely during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Homes and structures along the low lying areas and numerous roads become impacted by flood water. In Houghton County...Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impacted. In Baraga County...Sturgeon Road...Halonen Road and Usitalo Road are impacted. Along Froberg Road...Tahtinen Road... Irwin Road...Oliver Road...and Shirley Road are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue rising to 9.4 feet through Friday, April 17. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 04/13/2022. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 10 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:15 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt over the weekend into early next week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly. Rainfall is also likely during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are forecast. * WHERE...Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, 5600 - cfs - Waterfront park areas near the M-69 bridge and low lying areas along the river in Crystal Falls become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:10 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 6.9 feet early Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.