Falls River near Lanse — Water Level & Flow
USGS gauge 04043097 reports gage height, discharge and water temperature from Falls River near Lanse in MI. Big Buoy shows the latest reading with a 7-day hydrograph, alongside National Weather Service flood categories where they are published.
Latest reading
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, USGS gauge 04043097 on Falls River near Lanse recorded gage height 4.16 ft, discharge 24 cfs, and water temperature 48°F.
The Upper Peninsula river levels — Falls River near Lanse is one of the gauges covered there.
Stage vs. flow — how to read a river gauge
Discharge (flow, in cubic feet per second) is comparable between gauges and is usually the better number for judging whether a river is up or down. Gage height is the water surface in feet above each gauge's own local datum, so it is local: the same 4 ft describes different rivers at two different gauges, and it is not the depth of the water. A gauge that reports nothing is shown as not reported — never as zero.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level on Falls River near Lanse?
- Gage height at Falls River near Lanse was 4.16 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC at USGS gauge 04043097 (FALLS RIVER NEAR LANSE, MI). Gage height is the water surface above this gauge’s own local datum, not the depth of the river.
- What is the flow on Falls River near Lanse?
- Discharge at Falls River near Lanse was 24 cubic feet per second. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC at USGS gauge 04043097 (FALLS RIVER NEAR LANSE, MI). Discharge is comparable between gauges in a way gage height is not.
- What is the water temperature in Falls River near Lanse?
- Water temperature at Falls River near Lanse was 48°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC at USGS gauge 04043097 (FALLS RIVER NEAR LANSE, MI).
- Where is USGS gauge 04043097?
- FALLS RIVER NEAR LANSE, MI (USGS 04043097) reports from 46.735°N, 88.443°W in MI.
- How often does USGS gauge 04043097 update?
- This station records about every 15 minutes and transmits hourly, so a reading can be up to an hour old when you see it. Readings past three times the reporting interval are shown as last reported rather than as current conditions.
Data: USGS National Water Information System. Flood categories: NOAA/National Weather Service.