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 21 at 2:26PM CDT until April 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

...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. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, April 28. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Homes and structures along the low lying areas and numerous roads become impacted by flood water. In Houghton County...Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impacted. In Baraga County...Sturgeon Road...Halonen Road and Usitalo Road are impacted. Along Froberg Road...Tahtinen Road... Irwin Road...Oliver Road...and Shirley Road are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet on 04/19/1958. - 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 Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT /200 PM EDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:26PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

...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. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * 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 6:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EDT Monday 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 Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT /200 PM EDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Florence, Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Florence. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 10.5 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 10.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall to 9.4 feet Sunday morning. It will then rise to 9.6 feet early Monday afternoon. It will fall again but remain above flood stage. - 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 215 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:26PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

...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. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 2:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet on 04/19/2023. - 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 Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT /200 PM EDT/.

Flood Advisory issued April 21 at 2:26PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory 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 Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Tahquamenon River near Paradise affecting Luce County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint). * WHEN...Until Friday 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 2:10 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.5 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 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 Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT /200 PM EDT/.