Low Water Advisory issued March 17 at 7:39AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT…Abnormally low water levels.
* WHERE…The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Below normal water levels will result in hazardous
navigating conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…As of 7:35 AM, the water level at Toledo is
13.6 inches below low water datum. water level at Toledo was
-5.1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe
navigation is 6 inches below low water datum. Winds have begun
to weaken and shift across the lake, resulting in a seiche
currently. By this afternoon, water levels should consistently
remain above the critical mark for safe navigation.* WHAT…Abnormally low water levels.
* WHERE…The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Below normal water levels will result in hazardous
navigating conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…As of 7:35 AM, the water level at Toledo is
13.6 inches below low water datum. water level at Toledo was
-5.1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe
navigation is 6 inches below low water datum. Winds have begun
to weaken and shift across the lake, resulting in a seiche
currently. By this afternoon, water levels should consistently
remain above the critical mark for safe navigation.7:39 AMMarch 17, 2026
