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.

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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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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.