Falls Lake Coverage

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

Go explore Wake Forest: Our picks for a day trip

Check out our favorite picks in Wake Forest.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

10 must-visit spots in Wake Forest

We spent the day eating, shopping and exploring in Wake Forest. Here were our favorite spots.

18 arrested at Falls Lake after complaints of large parties, drugs and alcohol

At least 18 people were arrested last weekend on Falls Lake after complaints about large gatherings and drug and alcohol violations.

Authorities: Raleigh man exposed himself to girls at Falls Lake

A Raleigh man was charged Friday with exposing himself twice to girls at Falls Lake last year, authorities said.

Wake County Sheriff's Office says 8-year-old drowns at Falls Lake

An 8-year-old drowned in an incident that happened Saturday at Falls Lake.

Man rescues multiple children at Falls Lake, but 8-year-old boy drowns

An 8-year-old drowned in Falls Lake on Saturday evening, authorities said.

Jason O. Boyd, WRAL multiplatform producer, and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter;

Emergency crews respond to boat launch at Falls Lake

Emergency crews respond to a boat launch on Falls Lake at around 1 a.m. Sunday.

Boaters pulled from Falls Lake after crash

A report of boaters in distress brought first responders to Falls Lake overnight.

Three people pulled from Falls Lake in Durham after overnight boat crash

A report of boaters in distress brought first responders to Falls Lake overnight.

Brett Knese, WRAL reporter

Jordan Lake water levels cover parking lots as NC lakes prepare for potential floods

At Jordan Lake, the water level was so high it covered a parking lot and damaged at boat ramp. Kerr Lake's water was even higher--12 feet above normal. With rain forecast for the next several days, the Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for potential floods.

Sarah Kreuger, WRAL reporter

High lake levels cause damage, face potential for worse flooding this week

At Jordan Lake, the water level was so high it covered a parking lot and damaged at boat ramp. Kerr Lake's water was even higher--12 feet above normal. With rain forecast for the next several days, the Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for potential floods.

Boaters see long lines, wait times, social distancing orders in return to the water again

On warm weekends like Saturday, it was easy to see lots of boaters making a run to the water. Many had long waits and had to practice social distancing, too.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter