Lakeshore Flood — Benzie, Michigan

2019-10-16 · Benzie, Michigan

Event narrative

Severe beach erosion threatened to destroy a home several miles north of Frankfort.

Wider weather episode

Northwest to north winds produced high waves and elevated water levels along the northwest lower Michigan coastline. With Great Lakes water levels at near-record levels, significant coastal flooding and beach erosion resulted.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 862316. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.