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 18 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack and snowmelt. 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 6:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM EDT Friday 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 late tonight at 415 AM EDT /315 AM CDT/.

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 12:40PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Sidnaw affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Tahquamenon River near Paradise affecting Luce County. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack and snowmelt. Flows in rivers will 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 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet this 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 late tonight at 415 AM EDT /315 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack and snowmelt. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Moderate 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 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - 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 late tonight at 415 AM EDT /315 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:37PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:37 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Recent rainfall 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 6:00 PM EDT Friday, April 17 the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM EDT Friday 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 Sunday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:11PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:11 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Recent rain on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Saturday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 07/16/1968. - 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 Sunday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.