Falls Lake Coverage

Body found in Falls Lake; man was swimming and never resurfaced

The body of a man who went missing on Monday at Falls Lake has been recovered.

WRAL staff

Water level at Falls Lake in Raleigh shows impact of NC drought

The lower water level at Falls Lake is not unusual for this time of year, because summer and fall are drier seasons.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Drought conditions worsen for parts of Triangle

North Carolina's drought is worsening, and the Triangle is in need of rain. Falls Lake, which supplies water to the city of Raleigh, is three feet below its normal level.

Top destinations for car camping in the Triangle

Discover the top car camping destinations in the area. Explore Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, North Carolina State Fair Campground, Rollingview Campground and William B. Umstead State Park for a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and city convenience.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Multiple drownings, water rescues at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake this weekend

Crews responded to multiple water rescues at both Jordan Lake and Falls Lake on Sunday.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Multiple water rescues at major Triangle lakes this weekend

Crews responded to multiple water rescues at both Jordan Lake and Falls Lake on Sunday. While some of the victims were able to be saved, there were drowning deaths at both lakes - mere hours apart.

Authorities search for missing person on Falls Lake

Authorities with the Northern Wake and Wake Forest fire departments are searching for a missing person on the lake Sunday evening.

35-year-old man drowns when canoe flips at Falls Lake

Authorities on Monday identified a man who drowned when his canoe flipped Sunday night on Falls Lake.

Victim in Falls Lake boating accident identified

On Wednesday, the Wake County Sheriff's Office identified the man who was missing for over 30 hours from Sunday afternoon to Monday night.

Body recovered at Falls Lake

Authorities recovered the body of the boater who went missing on the lake Sunday afternoon. Search crews searched the lake for over 30 hours.

Search ongoing for missing boater at Falls Lake

Authorities said the boater went missing after crashing with another boat around 1:45 p.m. Sunday.

Body of missing boater in Falls Lake crash recovered

Searches resumed Monday at Falls Lake in Wake County for a boater who went missing Sunday afternoon. The search on Sunday transitioned to an effort to recover the boater's body.

Eric Miller and Willie Danielly, WRAL reporters

State parks system reports record number of visitors

The North Carolina parks system saw nearly 23 million visitors at its 41 parks, recreation areas and natural areas.

By Bryan Anderson, WRAL statehouse reporter

Phone full of memories, lost at bottom of Falls Lake, found, returned and still works

Lyman Kiser and his family were celebrating Labor Day at their favorite campground. He used his iPhone to take pictures throughout the weekend, but soon, it would seem, the pictures and video were lost at the bottom of the lake.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL multimedia journalist

Drownings reported at Falls Lake, Kerr Lake

Two men have drowned in less than two days at Falls Lake and Kerr Lake, authorities said Monday.

Deputies identify 28-year-old Raleigh man who drowned at Falls Lake

Wake County deputies responded to a reported drowning at Falls Lake on Saturday night.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer & Rosalia Fodera, WRAL multimedia journalist

28-year-old man drowns at Falls Lake on Labor Day weekend

Wake County deputies responded to a reported drowning at Falls Lake on Saturday night.

Search underway for man who reportedly drowned at Falls Lake

Wake County deputies responded to a reported drowning at Falls Lake on Saturday night.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

30-year-old Charlotte man drowns in Falls Lake after jumping off boat

Law enforcement responded to a possible drowning at Falls Lake on Sunday afternoon.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Freedom Boat Club

There's a new way to enjoy the water at Falls Lake and Jordan Lake. Find out how you can enjoy all the fun of owning a boat with none of the hassle!

Anglers head out to Falls Lake for Major League Fishing Tournament

Anglers take their boats out onto Falls Lake in Raleigh early Saturday morning as a 'Major League Fishing' Bass Pro Tour continues.

Stolen SUV pulled from Falls Lake in Durham after police chase

Crews pulled an empty SUV from Falls Lake in Durham on Thursday.

19-year-old from Knightdale drowned at Falls Lake, officials say

Officials have identified the 19-year-old who drowned Sunday at Falls Lake as Amir Tamel Crawford of Knightdale.

Kevin Kuzminski, WRAL multiplatform producer

'As far as a plane crash goes, this is about as good as it can get'

Boaters rescued a pilot from Falls Lake on Friday afternoon after his small plane crashed into the water, authorities said.

Small plane crashes in Falls Lake; boaters rescue pilot

Boaters rescued a pilot from Falls Lake on Friday afternoon after his small plane crashed into the water, authorities said.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter