DETROIT, MI-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says high water levels on the Great Lakes will continue into this fall.
Preliminary data indicates Lake Superior tied its record high in August. Lake Erie established a new record high. Lakes Michigan, Huron and Ontario were slightly below their record highs, but still very high compared to average.
Officials with the Corps’ Detroit District say data reveals the possibility of high levels into the early winter months. They say storm systems during that time could cause more erosion and coastal flooding. They’re urging waterfront owners to apply for shore protection permits now and beat the rush.
The Corps says water levels and flow rates in the connecting channels of the Great Lakes are also high and may, depending on winds and other atmospheric conditions, lead to localized flooding.
