Large waves from Lake Superior tossed rocks, sticks and other types of debris onto the road next to the East Bay Suites last Friday, October 12. A couple stands with their cell phones in hand taking pictures of the ferocious waves. A large amount of rain also fell and filled the co-op parking lot with so much water that it took more than 24 hours to drain. Staff photos/Brian Larsen
The Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes October 5 water level report stated that rivers and rain supplies to Lake Superior were above average in September.
All of the Great Lakes water levels are currently above their October longterm average water levels.
While true, Lake Superior is still 6 inches below its level of a year ago, while Lakes Michigan- Huron, St. Clair and Erie are above last year’s levels by 2 to 4 inches.
Lake Ontario, however, is 9 inches below last year’s level.
All of the Great Lakes are below their levels of a month ago. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, and Erie have dropped 1 to 3 inches over the last month, and Lake Ontario’s level has fallen 6 inches over the same period.
Lakes Superior and Michigan-Huron are projected to fall 1 to 2 inches over the next 30 days, while Lakes St. Clair, Erie, and Ontario are forecasted to drop 3 to 5 inches.
Lake Superior’s outflow through the St. Mary’s River is predicted to be above average in October.
Lake Michigan-Huron’s outflow into the St. Clair River and the outflow of Lake St. Clair through the Detroit River are projected to be above average. Moreover, Lake Erie’s outflow through the Niagara River and the outflow of Lake Ontario through the St. Lawrence River are forecasted to be above average for October.
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