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 Watch issued April 13 at 2:01AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 6:15 PM

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, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * 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 12 at 10:12PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:12 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt into this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, is expected to continue during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...From Monday morning 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 Sunday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 9.8 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall Thursday evening. It will rise to 11.0 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 06/16/1967. - 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 Monday afternoon at noon EDT.

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 12:35PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:35 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 5:00 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, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * 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 13 at 11:46AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt into 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 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 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 10.1 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall Thursday evening. It will rise to 10.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 04/26/1954. - 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 400 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:26 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Florence. * WHEN...From Monday morning 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 Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 10.5 feet early Wednesday 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 Monday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.