Scientists Confirm 'Great Lakes' Water Levels Are Dropping at Unprecedented Rate—Fake or Fact? A viral claim circulating on social media warns that a massive, sudden drop in the water levels of the Great Lakes is imminent, citing an alleged secret government report. However, fact-checkers have verified this is FAKE. While water levels fluctuate seasonally, current data from NOAA shows they remain within normal historical ranges, with no evidence of a catastrophic decline. The rumor appears to have originated from an edited 2013 drought study, misrepresented to create panic.