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The linked gauge for Falls Lake reported 246.30 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 11, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-1.29 ft).
Local gage height: 246.30 ft
-1.29 ft net change over past 30 days
Deepest basin sounding across ~12,410 acres
Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort
FALLS LAKE ABOVE DAM NR FALLS, NC · Oct 11, 3:30 AM UTC
| Observation Date | Gage height (ft) | 24h Change | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 246.42 | +0.90 ft | Provisional |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 245.52 | -0.93 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 246.45 | 0.00 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 246.45 | +0.90 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 245.55 | -0.95 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 246.50 | +0.01 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 246.49 | +0.89 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 245.60 | -0.95 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 246.55 | +0.90 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 245.65 | -0.89 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 246.54 | +0.84 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 245.70 | -0.90 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 246.60 | +0.01 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 246.59 | — | Provisional |
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Fair for swimming (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 78°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.