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 18 at 10:37PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:37 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach 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 6:00 PM EDT Friday, April 17 the stage was 11.1 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 Sunday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:11PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:11 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Recent rain on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Saturday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 07/16/1968. - 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 Sunday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:26 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

...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 rain and 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 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.8 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 Sunday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:25PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:25 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Menominee, Marinette and Florence Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Menominee and Marinette Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate 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 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet early Monday 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 Sunday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:25PM CDT until April 22 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:25 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach 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 early 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 9:10 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:10 PM CDT Saturday was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8 feet on 04/22/2004. - 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 Sunday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.