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 11:10PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron 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 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 6:00 PM EDT Friday was 11.1 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 afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 11:10PM EDT until April 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron 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 early 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 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.8 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.8 feet on 04/15/1969. - 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 afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Watch issued April 23 at 7:45AM EDT until April 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 7:45 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:00 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 continues to be 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 this 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 11:10PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...WE Energies will be releasing 50 cfs from Way Dam for the next 24 hours to allow capacity for the forecast rainfall event expected April 23 and 24 2026. This increase in flow will increase water levels approximately one half inch in this river corridor. This precautionary measure is needed to ensure the Dam has capacity to handle incoming rainfall and snowmelt. Should you experience flood damage, please contact 211 for instructions on the use of the Self Reporting Damage App. Please only use 911 if experiencing an emergency. * 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 9:45 PM 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 9:45 PM 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 afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:49PM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 9:49 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. Menominee River near Niagara affecting Marinette, Menominee, Florence and Dickinson Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Niagara, McAllister... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Florence. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding is confined to lowland and wooded land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - 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 Thursday afternoon by noon CDT.