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Flood — Erie, PA

Apr 1, 2020

Lake Erie broke another record high monthly mean in April 2020. April average water levels reached 574.31 feet, which was above the long term record of 574.08 feet in 1985. The lake levels peaked at 574.40 feet on the 8th and 11th. For the month the lake averaged 32 inches above its monthly long term average, and 9 inches above the previous year���s level. The net basin supply for the month was well below average due to below average precipitation and runoff, however contributions from th

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 889195). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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