Lake Erie water levels this spring and summer will remain well above average, but lower than what was seen last year, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Officials at the Corps of Engineers, who track and forecast Great Lakes water levels, say the below average precipitation this winter is contributing to the overall water levels.
The Lake Erie water levels normally rise in the spring and peak during the summer and early fall months; the monthly averages set new records during 2019 and 2020.
While the high water in itself is not often a problem, stormy weather and winds from the east can push the water inland toward Monroe County, according to the Corps.