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 Warning issued April 17 at 1:39PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM EDT Thursday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 04/18/2023. - 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 Saturday morning at 945 AM EDT /845 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:39PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:45 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM EDT Friday was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8 feet on 04/24/1960. - 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 Saturday morning at 845 AM CDT /945 AM EDT/.

Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 1:32PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Sidnaw affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Sidnaw. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of low lying wooded lands upstream and downstream occurs * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 945 AM EDT.

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:31 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:00 AM

Snowmelt will continue through Friday with increasingly warm temperatures and humidity. Thunderstorms are possible Friday night which could bring over a half in of rainfall, adding to the flood risk. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be 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, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * 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 Advisory issued April 17 at 11:05PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:05 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Sidnaw affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Rain has fallen on a deep primed snowpack, which has led to snowmelt increasing. Flows in rivers could increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Sidnaw. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of low lying wooded lands upstream and downstream occurs * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.