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Blewett Falls Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in North Carolina. Its recorded surface area is approximately 2,560 acres. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Chain Pickerel. Nearby alternatives include Badin Lake and High Rock Lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Blewett Falls Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 9:59 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best fair fishing window, averaging 73/100 across these hours. Wind 8 mph from the east. Sky is overcast (94% cloud cover). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 71° | 70° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 76° | 77° | 77° | 78° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 68° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 22 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Precip % | 95% | 80% | 53% | 63% | 81% | 94% | 87% | 92% | 79% | 82% | 79% | 68% | 57% | 56% | 56% | 56% | 57% | 43% | 39% | 22% | 10% | 6% | 4% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 9 PM EDT | 68°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 95% | 98% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 PM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 80% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 69°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 53% | 94% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 69°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 63% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 81% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 94% | 94% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 87% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 70°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 92% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 70°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 79% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 82% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 71°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 79% | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 68% | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 72°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 57% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 73°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 56% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 74°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 56% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 75°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 56% | 82% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 57% | 64% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 77°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 43% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 77°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 39% | 44% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 78°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 22% | 37% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 76°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 10% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 6% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 73°F | 9 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 4% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 68°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 2% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 66°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 2% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 67° | 80° | 61° | 81° | 57° | 84° | 58° | 88° | 61° | 84° | 58° | 80° | 54° | 72° |
| Wind | E 6 to 12 mph | S 5 to 14 mph | W 3 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 9 mph | N 0 to 7 mph | NW 2 mph | NW 1 mph | W 0 to 3 mph | NW 2 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | E 3 mph | S 1 to 7 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | N 6 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 24 mph | 22 mph | 22 mph | 14 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph |
| Precip % | 95% | 82% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 7% | 8% | 11% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Blewett Falls Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Last observed: 75.9°F at PEE DEE R AT HWY731 BL LK TILLERY NR NORWOOD, NC on Oct 9, 11:00 PM UTC
Poor for fishing (53/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 76°F from a representative gauge 20.2 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 9 mph from the east. Working against it: 73% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for boating (50/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 73% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for sailing (54/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 73% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (51/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 73% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 76°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Blewett Falls Lake is an important freshwater reservoir in NC, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to balance public recreation with natural resource stewardship. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for sport fishing, cruising, and paddling during favorable weather windows. Checking real-time water levels and ramp clearances ensures safe navigation along the shoreline.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Chain Pickerel. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Blewett Falls Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 10, 9:59 PM EDT