Lakeshore Flood — Sanilac, Michigan

2020-07-19 · Sanilac, Michigan

Event narrative

The water level at Lakeport peaked out at 72.6 inches above LWD.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms moving through the area caused extreme water level fluctuations on Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, and southern Lake Huron, which lead to lakeshore flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 908002. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.