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 14 at 3:28AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 3:28 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:30 PM

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...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 14 at 11:59AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:59 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 4:00 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. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .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 8:25 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:25 AM EDT Tuesday was 10.5 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 400 AM EDT /300 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:59AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:59 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 4:00 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. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .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 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 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 04/26/1954. - 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 400 AM EDT /300 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:33PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Iron and Dickinson Counties. Menominee River near Niagara affecting Marinette, Menominee, Florence and Dickinson Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Menominee and Dickinson Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister...Minor, Moderate and Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Florence. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flood waters affect homes along Runbers road in Florence County. This stage compares to a flow rate of 10600 cubic feet per second at the Brule Dam. At 9100 cfs, floodwaters affect a seasonal home on a private drive off Runbers Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Monday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9 feet on 05/11/1965. - 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 Tuesday afternoon by 145 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:27PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:27 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Forest, Florence, Iron and Dickinson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding is mainly confined to wooded lowland areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Monday was 12.3 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 Tuesday afternoon by 130 PM CDT.