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 20 at 11:39AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Snowmelt resulting in rivers reaching 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 7:50 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:50 PM EDT Sunday was 11.2 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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:39AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Snowmelt resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other bridges that cross the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Monday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.0 feet Monday, April 27. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 04/14/1955. - 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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:43 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Snowmelt is resulting in rivers reaching 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 6:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EDT Monday was 11.2 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 this afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 12:38AM EDT until April 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Snowmelt is resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, April 28. * 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 11:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 PM EDT Monday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to around 8.4 feet Tuesday evening and then remain just above minor flood stage through Wednesday. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 04/01/1986. - 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 afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 20 at 12:23PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, 2700 cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage At 8.0 feet, 3700 cfs - River begins to flood additional low lying areas along the river bank * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 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 Tuesday morning at 830 AM CDT.