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 11 at 1:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 5:45 AM

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * 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, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this 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 11 at 12:26PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 12:26 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 4:30 AM

...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 Monday afternoon 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 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue rising to 10.4 feet Saturday, April 18. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet on 04/17/2023. - 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 430 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 5:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Marquette MI has issued a Flood Warning 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 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...Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint). * WHEN...From Tuesday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, At 5 feet the lowest portions of the Robert Olson Walking Trail begin to flood At 5.5 feet, 3500 - cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage 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. At 8.0 feet, Parking lot of roadside park upstream of M-69 begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:10 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Tuesday evening and continue rising to a crest of 7.3 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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 430 AM CDT.