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Posted: January 18

Recent rain raises Kerr Lake's levels

Kerr Lake seeing lower water levels

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Henderson, N.C. — What a difference a week makes. Last week, Kerr Lake's level was lower than normal, prompting boating ramps to close and officials to warn about water conservation.

On Friday, the Army Corps of Engineers announced that the nearly 5 inches of rain over the past few days has led to about a 6-foot rise in the lake's water level.

So much rain has fallen, they said, that some of the water had to be released so the levels didn't get too high.

The target water level for Kerr Lake this time of year is 295.5 cubic feet. As of Friday, it was 298.5.

Web Editor: Kelly Hinchcliffe

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Now maybe the Bass will start biting. Getting tired of all the Catfish.

dtd1961
January 18, 2013 6:08 p.m.

Ten days ago the woes were upon the lake, and now it is over flowing. Such is life in NC when hurricanes don't bring heavy rains.

djofraleigh
January 18, 2013 5:59 p.m.

Good thing. Our dock was getting ready to be high-landed in our cove with the water drop. Its the lowest I have see it in 10yrs of owning a summer home on the lake.