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Lakeshore Flood — Lucas, OH

Mar 22, 2020

The western basin of Lake Erie from Lucas to Erie Counties was under a lakeshore flood warning on the evening of March 22nd into the early morning of the 23rd as an area of low pressure passed to the southeast of the lake. Persistent winds out of the northeast at 15 to 25 knots with higher gusts lasted for 24 hours, resulting in increased lake levels and high 2 to 4 foot breaking waves. Minor shore erosion and flooded docks were reported in the western basin of Lake Erie.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 890648). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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