Lakeshore Flood — Alcona, Michigan

2019-10-21 to 2019-10-22 · Alcona, Michigan

Event narrative

Severe beach erosion occurred at Black River. The overlook at the end of East Main Street in Harrisville was damaged.

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 862609. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.