March 2026 Water Level Update

Line graph of Lake Michigan-Huron water levels by month, 2024-2026, with 6-month projection.

March 2026 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels began their seasonal increase, increasing 5 inches from February to March. Lake Michigan is still about 7 inches below the long-term average water level for March. Water levels are forecast to increase another 4 inches in April.   Water Levels on Lake Michigan-Huron Here are 5 things to know about water…
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Line graph of Lake Michigan-Huron water levels by month, 2024-2026, with 6-month projection.

January 2026 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels appear to have reached their seasonal low in December, and increased 2 inches from December to January. Lake Michigan is still about 11 inches below the long-term average water level for the month. Water levels are expected to remain steady in February before increasing in the spring.   Water Levels on…
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