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Piedmont Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Ohio. At around 2,270 acres (about 4 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. If you are planning a trip, Clendening Lake, Atwood Lake, and Beach City Lake are also nearby. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Piedmont Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 11, 1:59 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (67/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (73/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 73/100 across these hours. Wind 12 mph from the east. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 63° | 65° | 66° | 66° | 67° | 67° | 66° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 61° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | N | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Precip % | 85% | 91% | 90% | 90% | 89% | 92% | 94% | 82% | 56% | 46% | 40% | 54% | 32% | 30% | 22% | 33% | 46% | 27% | 22% | 17% | 13% | 9% | 6% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 85% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 91% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 90% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 90% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 89% | 93% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 92% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 60°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 94% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 82% | 88% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 61°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 56% | 90% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 63°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 46% | 88% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 65°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 40% | 90% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 66°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 54% | 91% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 66°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 32% | 88% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 67°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 30% | 86% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 67°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 22% | 79% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 66°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 33% | 78% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 46% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 27% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 22% | 76% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 17% | 65% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 13% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 9% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 6% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 2% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 2% | 88% | 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 | Overnight October 11, 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) | 56° | 67° | 57° | 74° | 59° | 81° | 62° | 75° | 53° | 70° | 53° | 68° | 40° | 55° |
| Wind | E 12 mph | E 5 to 12 mph | N 5 mph | W 5 mph | S 3 to 7 mph | SW 7 to 12 mph | SW 3 to 9 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | N 6 mph | NE 7 mph | SE 6 to 10 mph | SW 10 to 16 mph | W 10 to 14 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 27 mph | 27 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 29 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 91% | 94% | 46% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 15% | 48% | 48% | 23% | 47% | 52% | 52% | 28% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 56.5°F at Stillwater Creek above Piedmont Lake OH (9.2 mi away) · Oct 11, 7:30 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. Sky is overcast (97% cloud cover). Working against it: 85% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the east. Working against it: 85% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Fair for sailing (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 85% chance of precipitation is likely. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 17 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 85% chance of precipitation is likely. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of OH Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Piedmont Lake is a versatile freshwater reservoir in OH, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to provide safe, sustainable outdoor recreation for all visitors. The lake supports active watersports, pontoon cruising, and bank fishing along accessible public easements. Checking current weather alerts and wave forecasts ensures a safe trip.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODNR) 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 Black Crappie, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. 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 Piedmont 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 11, 3:45 AM EDT