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 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.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 12:23PM CDT until April 22 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and Marquette Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snowmelt resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint). * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * 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 Monday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:10 PM CDT Monday was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet Monday, April 27. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 04/30/2020. - 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 100 AM CDT /200 AM EDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:37AM CDT until April 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Marinette, Menominee and Florence Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, 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 to Moderate 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, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, April 27. - 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 245 AM CDT.