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 16 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Heavy rain will fall 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 7:35 AM EDT Wednesday, April 15 the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:35 AM EDT Wednesday was -9999.0 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 Friday morning at 915 AM EDT /815 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Heavy rain will fall 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 and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * 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 12:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM EDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9 feet on 04/18/2002. - 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 Friday morning at 915 AM EDT /815 AM CDT/.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:47PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:47 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

Snowmelt will continue through Friday with increasingly warm temperatures and humidity. Thunderstorms are possible Friday night which could bring over a half in of rainfall, adding to the flood risk. * 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, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...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 16 at 10:19PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:19 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .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 4:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM EDT Thursday 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 Friday afternoon at noon EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:16PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:16 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, could be seen this week, which may result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9 feet on 04/18/2002. - 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 Friday afternoon at noon EDT.