Great Lakes Water Levels Update

Great Lakes Water Levels Update for January 2025

The following report provides the latest water levels for each of the Great Lakes. The data, provided by the coordinated Great Lakes water level monitoring network, is accurate as of the current month. These levels are an essential indicator of environmental and ecological health across the region.

Superior

Superior graphic

Current Level: 601.61 feet

Trend: increasing (+0.40 feet over the past 3 months)

Michigan-Huron

Michigan-Huron graphic

Current Level: 578.87 feet

Trend: decreasing (-0.89 feet over the past 3 months)

St. Clair

St. Clair graphic

Current Level: 574.57 feet

Trend: increasing (+1.77 feet over the past 3 months)

Erie

Erie graphic

Current Level: 571.72 feet

Trend: increasing (+1.18 feet over the past 3 months)

Ontario

Ontario graphic

Current Level: 244.39 feet

Trend: decreasing (-0.82 feet over the past 3 months)

This data highlights the ongoing changes in the water levels of the Great Lakes, reflecting both seasonal variations and longer-term trends. Monitoring these levels is vital for understanding the health and sustainability of these crucial waterways.

Paul Austin

Paul is a writer living in the Great Lakes Region. He dabbles in research of historical events, places, and people on his website at Michigan4You.When he isn't under a deadline, you can find him on the beach with a good book and a cold beer.

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