That Particular Storm
However, the storm the day before Thanksgiving 2019 was a doozy. Winds gusted up to 40 mph, and power outages forced neighborhood businesses to close early. On Lake Michigan’s western shore, South Haven, only around 60 miles south of Muskegon, was forced to close its beach because the flood risk was also too high.
That Particular Storm
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Record-Breaking Water Level
In fact, there had been some fierce weather in October as well. These storms had caused severe erosion along Lake Michigan’s western shore, which had taken the brunt of the high winds and rain. The simple truth that water levels across the Great Lakes, such as Michigan, had approximately managed to reach record-breaking highs for the time of year didn’t help things.
Record-Breaking Water Level
