The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) advises that, due to the current high static (calm) water levels in Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and Lake Erie, the region remains under a Flood Watch for all shoreline areas including Pelee Island and islands within the western basin of Lake Erie.

Preliminary information indicates that both Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie have set new record highs for the month of May surpassing last year’s record setting levels. At these current record setting levels, Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie are roughly 85 cm and 75 cm, respectively, above long term average levels. This continues to elevate the risk of flooding and erosion near our shoreline areas.

Please see detailed information from ERCA.