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Flood — Bay, MI

Nov 1, 2019

Widespread lakeshore flooding from record high water levels of the Great Lakes and periodic strong onshore flow occurred from late April 2019 to November 2019. Extensive erosion and property damage occurred, with monetary values in the millions. The widespread flooding ended at the end of November when the Great Lakes reached winter seasonal minimum water levels.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 865672). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Bay, MI

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