long point cottages

[Buckhorn]

I see more road flooding at long point this morning. We are looking at areas to get a cottage, for those with cottages in the long point area - also turkey point from what I've seen - how big of an issue is the flooding? does it impact regular use of your property, or cause higher maintenance costs?

 

[Old Cut LongPointer]

The level of Lake Erie is down compared to the past couple of years but it is still possible to get a seiche causing water levels to rise, A "seiche" is caused by atmospheric condition which can force water to one end of a lake or reservoir causing the other end to drop. Much like blowing on a bowl full of water. I think what you seen on the web cam is just water on the road caused by the amount of rainfall we have had lately.

As for maintenance ? As I don't have that worry anymore so I will go on what I remember ; Raking up debris after an event, making sure you have rubber boots available. having a parking spot on high ground, flood prevention for basement and the possibility of buildings settling because of the saturation factor. The bonus is the grass is always green !

 

[Derkd9]

I see more road flooding at long point this morning. We are looking at areas to get a cottage, for those with cottages in the long point area - also turkey point from what I've seen - how big of an issue is the flooding? does it impact regular use of your property, or cause higher maintenance costs?
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Looks like I just parked after launching my boat. My back door is still open and my boat sitting at the dock waiting for me..

There was quite a bit of rainfall yesterday early morning, 15ml per hour I think the forecast was saying.
I don’t think water sitting on the road is a normal thing as I rarely encounter it when I go there a few times per year. And usually during rainy season.

 

[Old Cut LongPointer]

Wouldn't rule out a seiche ; any sign of a "high tide" mark ? Otherwise I will go with ground saturation. The area is surrounded by seawall and after many years of traffic the ground is compacted and macadam doesn't drain well. Also I know here in Clear Creek the past few rain events dropped at least 2 inches per storm.