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Rodman Reservoir is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Florida. At around 9,500 acres (about 15 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. If you are planning a trip, Lake Harris are also nearby. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Rodman Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Overall Poor (48/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (60/100).
How the score is calculated →| Metric | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a |
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| Temp (°F) | 70° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 74° | 77° | 79° | 82° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 83° | 82° | 81° | 78° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 75° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Precip % | 28% | 31% | 30% | 34% | 49% | 46% | 24% | 19% | 25% | 36% | 52% | 60% | 50% | 64% | 65% | 53% | 41% | 45% | 36% | 25% | 13% | 21% | 14% | 12% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 70°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 28% | 65% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 70°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 31% | 67% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 71°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 30% | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 71°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 34% | 56% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 71°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 49% | 69% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 74°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 46% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 77°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 24% | 70% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 19% | 67% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 82°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 25% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 36% | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 84°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 52% | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 84°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 60% | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 83°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 50% | 67% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 82°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 64% | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 65% | 77% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 78°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 53% | 77% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 76°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 41% | 76% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 76°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 45% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 76°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 36% | 67% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 25% | 76% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 13% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 21% | 54% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 14% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 12% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 15% | 48% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 69° | 86° | 74° | 90° | 74° | 88° | 66° | 88° | 63° | 88° | 63° | 88° | 66° | 87° |
| Wind | NE 8 mph | E 8 to 13 mph | E 12 mph | S 13 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | SW 8 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | NW 3 to 8 mph | NW 1 to 6 mph | NW 5 mph | NE 0 to 3 mph | N 1 to 6 mph | NE 1 to 6 mph | NE 1 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 31% | 64% | 65% | 83% | 82% | 57% | 27% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 5% | 17% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Rodman Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the east. Sky is cloudy (65% cloud cover). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for boating (40/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the east. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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 (42/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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 (43/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the east. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Located within FL, Rodman Reservoir is a scenic waterbody providing valuable outdoor recreation and critical watershed storage. Visitors enjoy sailing, motorboating, and shoreline walking along designated access areas. Checking real-time water conditions and NWS wind forecasts ensures an optimal outing.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) 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 White Catfish, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie. 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 Rodman Reservoir 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 9, 4:03 AM EDT