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 19 at 11:14AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 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 and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching 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 10:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Sunday was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to minor flood stage this evening, settling further through Tuesday, April 21 to just below minor flood stage at 7.9 feet. The river then rises back above flood stage Wednesday morning and continues rising to 8.6 feet Sunday, April 26. - 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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:14AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 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 and recent rainfall 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 6:00 PM EDT Friday, April 17 the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 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 19 at 11:27AM CDT until April 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:27 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties. Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Florence. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 230 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:00 AM

...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Dickinson, Iron, Forest and Florence Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters approach seasonal homes northeast of Florence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM CDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 10:27AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and 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 10:15 AM CDT Sunday 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 late tonight at 100 AM CDT.