Water level up, latest readings show

According to the latest readings from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the water level in Lakes Huron and Michigan are six inches higher than last year, and only nine inches below its long-term average.

Over the last two years, the lakes have slowly been recapturing their water volume after an extended low period. Seasonal rises are typical in spring, and drops are typical in fall and winter, but the lakes are currently above their level even for last spring at this time.

As it stands, only Lakes Michigan and Huron are below their long-term averages among the Great Lakes, with Lake Superior just reaching its long-term average this month.