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 Advisory issued April 27 at 11:01AM EDT until April 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall are resulting in rivers reaching elevated levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * 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 Monday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Action stage is 7.5 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 late tonight at 215 AM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 11:01AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall are resulting in rivers reaching elevated levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * 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 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.5 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 late tonight at 215 AM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 10:38PM EDT until April 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall are resulting in rivers reaching elevated levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * 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 9:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.3 feet early Wednesday morning. - Action stage is 7.5 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 afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 10:11PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:11 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall are resulting in rivers reaching elevated levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * 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 8:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.5 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 afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 10:55AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. .Snowmelt, recent rainfall, and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high and reach critical thresholds. * 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 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Monday 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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT /100 AM CDT/.