Falls Lake
Reservoir and recreational area in North Carolina
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Body of missing teen swimmer found at Falls Lake on Labor Day
Crews and volunteers searched Falls Lake on Monday afternoon after a swimmer was reported drowning near Sandling Beach.
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Falls Lake sees major water level improvements after last week's rain
Visibly, the lake is looking much better than it was earlier this month. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the lake rose more than 2 feet over the past week alone, but more rain will be needed to eliminate the remaining deficit.
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Falls Lake rises another 1% as recent rainfall boosts water levels
Falls Lake continues to recover as recent rainfall pushes the reservoir to 66% full. While the region remains in a drought, the lake has gained four percentage points over the past two weeks.
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Raleigh water supply sees slight improvement
Recent rainfall has provided a small boost to Raleigh's water supply, as Falls Lake water levels rise for the first time in months. However, extreme drought conditions persist with water levels still markedly below target.
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Falls Lake rises with recent rain
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Falls Lake's supply pool rose from 62% to 65% after the dam recorded 2.9 inches of rain over the past week.
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NC drought: Water level at Falls Lake is rising slowly but remains far lower than normal
The water level at Falls Lake is rising after recent rainfall, but it's still much lower than its normal level as extreme drought conditions persist in central North Carolina.
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Raleigh considers more water restrictions, limits on lawn watering
The Raleigh City Council approved changes that will allow the city to not only move to Stage 2 water restrictions earlier than previously planned but to also modify the plan as well. The change comes after conservation efforts over the past few months failed to reduce water use enough.
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Community comes together for Falls Lake cleanup amid ongoing drought
As the 4th of July weekend approaches, Falls Lake is experiencing a significant drop in water levels due to an ongoing drought, revealing hidden trash along the shoreline. In response, community volunteers have mobilized to clean the area, initiated by a post on Reddit that sparked collective action. Many individuals gathered to remove trash and debris from the shoreline, recognizing the importance of keeping natural spaces clean, especially during peak visitor times.
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Volunteers cleanup trash exposed by drought at Falls Lake ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Lower water levels at Falls Lake have exposed trash normally hidden beneath the surface, prompting volunteers to organize a community cleanup before the holiday weekend.
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Falls Lake water supply unchanged, 1 user fined for water use as drought wears on
The water supply at Falls Lake remained unchanged this week, despite the rainfall the area received.
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Severe drought: As Falls Lake water levels drop, Raleigh steps up enforcement of water use limits
Due to a severe, months-long drought, Falls Lake's water supply has dropped to 66% capacity. Here's how low it could go before Raleigh residents see more water-use restrictions.
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Months-long drought, rising heat bring tighter water restrictions to Triangle
With no end to our drought in sight, we're told officials will crack down on the water restrictions already in place, with the impact on the water supply and the agriculture industry becoming more of a factor.
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Raleigh water usage was up as Falls Lake water levels continue to fall during drought
Raleigh water customers used about 2 million gallons of water more last week amid an ongoing drought and citywide restrictions. Last week Raleigh water customers on average used about 61.9 gallons of water per day, which is up from 59.7 million gallons of water used the week before.
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Dismembered body found last year near Falls Lake identified in new search warrant
According to the search warrant, investigators believe the body found was that of Brittany Elizabeth Wilkinson.
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New nature preserve opens near Raleigh with hiking and mountain biking trails
A new 65-acre nature preserve with nearly four miles of trails is now open to the public in Wake Forest.
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City says recent rain lowered demand for Raleigh water
Raleigh water customers used a little less water last week amid an on-going drought and citywide restrictions.
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NC drought update: Drought sees small improvements
The latest drought report Thursday morning showed the drought improved generally, with more parts of North Carolina exiting the drought along the coast and mountains.
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Raleigh water usage slightly up from last week
City of Raleigh says their water customers used an average of 61.7 million gallons of water a day last week, which is slightly higher than the week before.
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With restrictions in place, Raleigh water customers have saved millions of gallons water
WRAL meteorologists say we need about 10 to 12 inches of rain within a month to make it out of the drought. Falls Lake could see a small percentage of that needed rain on Wednesday.
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Man's body pulled from Falls Lake, Wake deputies say
According to the Wake County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a report of a possible drowning around 1:20 p.m. on Falls Lake near the Cheek Road Bridge.
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Wilson Prep wins 1A East girls crown over Falls Lake, advances to first state championship
The Tigers enter next week's 1A state championship having won 24 consecutive games
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Ten players to know heading into Thursday's basketball regional championships
Wilson Prep, Falls Lake, Jackson Day, Thomas Jefferson Classical, Robbinsville, Andrews, Maiden, Pisgah, Salisbury, and Central Davidson all take the court.
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Vance Charter, Falls Lake Academy split key conference basketball matchups
Vance Charter and Falls Lake Academy faced off in a pivotal Triangle North 1A/2A Conference matchups.
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Thomas Jefferson defeats Falls Lake in PKs for first soccer state championship
The 2025 NCHSAA 1A boys soccer state championship was played on Thursday, November 20 at Guilford College.
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Falls Lake defeats N.C. Leadership Academy in 1A volleyball championship
The Firebirds shook off a first-set loss to rally and win the NCHSAA volleyball title over the Falcons.
