Great Lakes water levels rise, expected to peak in summer
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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Lake Michigan
DETROIT - The U.S. Corps of Army Engineers reported on Tuesday, May 11 that Great Lakes water levels are below last year's record levels, but will rise before peaking in summer.
A news release says dring the spring, water levels typically begin a seasonal rise due to increased precipitation and runoff. Drier conditions so far this spring limited seasonal rises on some lakes. However, there are still a few months left in the typical seasonal rise period.
Detroit District Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office Chief John Allis issued this statement in the release: