May 8, 2019
Record high water levels over Lake Erie, coupled with easterly winds of 20 to 30 MPH lead to lakeshore flooding across eastern Monroe, and eastern Wayne County. The water level at Toledo peak at 86 inches at 1536 LST on May 8th, with Fermi and Gibraltar peaking at 78 inches and 76 inches respectively about an hour later. The Village of Estral Beach observed homeowners stranded in their homes due to the flood waters, with Firefighters assisting in evacuations. While Estral Beach residents were hi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 824346). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Monroe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.