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SwedenFalls River near L'anse water level
River gauge, Falls River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 26.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 49 °F
History
What this means
Low water at Falls River near L'anse: the gauge reads 4.21 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 4.21 ft – 4.64 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 49 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.87 ftApril 22, 2019
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.87 ft | April 22, 2019 |
| 2 | 7.38 ft | April 12, 2023 |
| 3 | 7.09 ft | April 24, 2022 |
| 4 | 6.88 ft | June 17, 2018 |
| 5 | 6.87 ft | August 21, 2016 |
| 6 | 6.63 ft | April 13, 2015 |
| 7 | 6.59 ft | June 26, 2017 |
| 8 | 6.52 ft | June 19, 2024 |
| 9 | 6.51 ft | April 18, 2025 |
| 10 | 6.07 ft | August 28, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver River near L'anseRiver gauge, Silver River | 6.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 8 mi |
| Sturgeon River near AlstonRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| Sturgeon River near SidnawRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 3.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 12 mi |
| Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near DodgevilleRiver gauge, Pilgrim River | 87.4 cfs | Very high | −3.9 cfs | 25 mi |
| Salmon Trout River near Big BayRiver gauge, Salmon Trout River | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 27 mi |
| East Branch Salmon Trout River near Dodge CityRiver gauge, East Branch Salmon Trout River | 15.6 cfs | Low | −1.4 cfs | 28 mi |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River at HumboldtRiver gauge, Middle Branch Escanaba River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 31 mi |
| Trap Rock River near Lake LindenRiver gauge, Trap Rock River | 3.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Falls River near L'anse today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT, the water level was 4.21 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Falls River near L'anse rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Falls River near L'anse normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Falls River near L'anse?
The highest level on record is 7.87 ft on April 22, 2019.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04043097(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.73466, -88.44319(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.21 ft | 2026-10-18 20:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 26.9 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 49 °F | 2026-10-18 20:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Falls River near L'anse (usgs:04043097). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/falls-river-near-lanse
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer