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 22 at 10:50AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 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. 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 At 12.0 feet, Lower portions of Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road... and Rajala Road are impassable * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 11.0 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 Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT /800 AM EDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:50AM CDT until April 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 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. 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 morning. * 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 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 8.6 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 Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT /800 AM EDT/.

Flood Watch issued April 22 at 2:37PM EDT until April 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 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 is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * 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 22 at 10:50AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 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. 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...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 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.0 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 Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT /800 AM EDT/.

Flood Advisory issued April 22 at 10:50AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. Tahquamenon River near Paradise affecting Luce County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta 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 tomorrow evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:10 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.3 feet Wednesday, April 29. - 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 Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT /800 AM EDT/.