Lakeshore Flood — Benzie, Michigan

2019-10-22 · Benzie, Michigan

Event narrative

A parking lot next to Betsie Lake in Frankfort flooded. A large field of debris, including entire trees and large tree limbs, was deposited along the beach at Point Betsie Lighthouse.

Wider weather episode

Strong northerly to easterly winds resulted in another round of substantial coastal flooding and beach erosion, this time on both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, for the 21st into the 22nd.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 862607. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.