Heavy winds, high water levels lead to flooding along Lake St. Clair Lake levels 30 inches above average
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Many homes along Lake St. Clair are underwater Monday afternoon after a day of strong winds.
Check the full forecast here.
The lake levels are about 30 inches above average. That, combined with the winds, has led to flooding that is worse than normal.
John Thielk lives along Anchor Bay in Fair Haven. Thielk and his neighbors built a dike to keep crashing waves in the bay.
“The water is higher than it’s ever been in the 47 years that I’ve lived here,” he said.
A busted section of seawall in the area isn’t helping the situation, and streets and homes are covered with water.
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