Oct 16, 2019
Strong and prolonged northwest winds around 35 mph generated large waves over Saginaw Bay and southern Lake Huron. These higher waves and elevated water levels caused significant lakeshore flooding. Flooding to homes and roads were reported in Harbor Beach, Caseville, and Sebewaing. Erosion of the shoreline occurred at Port Crescent State Park. Finally, significant erosion and damage to seawalls reported in Lakeport.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 859323). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Huron County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.