High Water Levels At Kerr Lake Close Some Ramps And Campsites.

As posted at the North Carolina State Parks web site: (5-10-13) Kerr Lake has risen over 3.5 feet since Monday, May 5th because of heavy rainfall in the Roanoke River Basin. The lake level at Kerr Lake is currently about 305.7’ msl. Current predictions indicate that it should crest at about 306’ on Sunday, May 12th or Monday, May 13th . It is predicted to then fall slowly to about 305’ on Friday, May 17th.

At this time the Flemingtown boating landing is inaccessible due to the high water conditions. The current water level at the time of this notice was 306.10’ which is roughly one foot above the top of the Flemingtown ramps. We are monitoring conditions and information from the Corps Of Engineers and are working with NC Wildlife to obtain an additional permit for another, suitable ramp site for our May 18th event if the water levels do not fall enough to use the Flemingtown location. Unfortunately relocating to an alternate ramp site with a higher elevation is not as simple as one would think. There is a process for obtaining permits for such tournament events and we must follow the rules set forth by the Corps Of Engineers and NC Wildlife for use of these public access points.

Obviously the sudden rise in water level was unexpected and is out of our control, but we will continue to work closely with officials to hold our event as scheduled. Please check back for daily updates as we will post any new information that we receive.

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