Lake Michigan levels break January record
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Stormy Monday morning; Second round of thunderstorms Monday evening
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Parents, athletes hold rally in support of practices
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New Bar Louie location opening in Michiana
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday
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Prep for School continues in Elkhart with Backpack Giveaway
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Drive-in concert at the Mendel Center
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Potawatomi park summer concert series continues
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Hot and humid Sunday; thunderstorm chances start tonight
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“Arts on the East Race“ supporting local artists
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Free concert taking place at Heritage Park in Goshen
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Hot and humid tomorrow afternoon, Storm chances return late Sunday...
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South Bend Music Village teaching kids music virtually
Detroit, Mich. -- High water levels are a main reason the Lake Michigan shoreline is shrinking. Erosion will continue to be a concern as Lake Michigan set the record for the highest average water level for the month of January.
According to the US Army Corps of Engineers, the January 2020 average water level for the month was 581.56 feet. This is more than three inches above the previous record. The previous record was 581.30 feet, set in January 1987. Lake Michigan water levels have been above average for a while. This new record is now more than three feet above the average level of 578.41 feet.
Water levels are projected to remain high and continue breaking the monthly water level records through July 2020. These high lake levels will likely lead to more shoreline erosion. You can read more about this problem in our "Washed Away" series by clicking here.
