During the winter months, the water levels drop in the Great Lakes as part of an annual cycle, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts that water ...

The Great Lakes water levels are generally on the decline at the current time. Most of the lakes are expected to have below normal water levels over the next six months. The typical water level cycle ...

Fall is the season when evaporation is the highest over the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes usually start their seasonal water level decrease in August. The August heat warms the Great Lakes water to ...

Most of Michigan's Great Lakes' water levels are below their 2024 monthly averages. Since May 6, 2025, the Great Lakes have seen a slight rise, ranging from 1-7 inches. Levels are expected to rise by ...

Great Lakes water levels are currently below average compared to 2024, though the lakes overall saw a rise from spring melt. Lakes Michigan-Huron are 8 inches lower than last year, the largest deficit ...

Lake Erie water levels peaked in May and are projected to be 9-11 inches lower than 2024 levels. May's water levels were near the long-term average, ranging from 174.38 to 174.49 meters. Levels are ...

The Great Lakes Water Levels Boards of the International Joint Commission have provided an updated summary of current water level conditions. Water supply conditions throughout much of 2024 resulted ...