April 7, 2021
Photo courtesy of Jason Homewood, LTVCA.
The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority is warning of the potential for more flooding along the shorelines of Lake Erie and Lake St Clair.
Officials say although current levels are lower than they were this time last year or even the year before, the lakes are still well above average and sustained winds could cause more flooding, erosion, and shoreline damage.
Average daily water levels on Lake Erie at the beginning of April were around 174.62 metres. This is down about 52 cm from last year’s peak daily average water level record set at the end of May. It is also 44 cm lower than it was on April 1st, 2020. The all-time record high monthly average for April was 175.05 m, set last year. Water levels on April 1st were still 38 cm above what would be considered normal for the month of April. Water levels have started their seasonal rise and water level forecasts are predicting water levels to climb around 10 cm over t
Risk of low-level flooding along Erie Shore Drive
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