Lake levels are on the rise and those with campers or property around Weiss Lake that may be affected by the rising waters may want to take action as soon as possible to protect your belongings.

Bear in mind, boats may need to be removed from boathouses to prevent damage from logs entering the structure or to keep the boats from striking the roof and suffering any damage, should the water rise to that extreme.  Of course, we’ve seen flooded campers in the past as the result of similar weather situations – and that, needless to say, can run into big money. 

North Alabama has experienced a great deal of rainfall over the past days – and a great deal more is on the way according to the National Weather Service.  They’re saying an additional two to four inches of rain will be possible for a total rain amount exceeding six inches.

As of 3:24 p.m. Wednesday afternoon the lake level is 564.1 which is one inch above summer pool and it continues to rise.

We spoke to the Media Information Department at Alabama Power and they sent us the following statement:

[quote align=”center” color=”#999999″] “Due to heavy rainfall, Weiss Lake has risen above summer pool, and may continue to rise slightly. Alabama Power will provide periodic lake level updates. Spillway gates are open. Lake elevations are always subject to change. We are currently projecting a peak right below 565 ft, subject to change with weather conditions.” [/quote]