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Wheeler Lake is a reservoir in Alabama. The water surface spans about 67,100 acres, making it a very large body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Cedar Creek Lake and Bear Creek Lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Wheeler Lake.
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Flood Watch issued October 8 at 10:42PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Overall Poor (53/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (64/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Morning hours (08:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| 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) | 68° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 66° | 69° | 73° | 76° | 78° | 80° | 81° | 81° | 82° | 80° | 80° | 78° | 75° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 67° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 |
| Direction | E | E | E | — | — | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 25 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 5% | 10% | 34% | 42% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 0% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 65°F | Calm | 8 mph | 0% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 64°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 0% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 76°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 0% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 0% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 81°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 0% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 81°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 20 mph | 0% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 82°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 0% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 78°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 1% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 75°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 1% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 73°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 2% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 2% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 5% | 96% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 10% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 34% | 94% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 67°F | 20 mph E (90°) | 29 mph | 42% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 65°F | 20 mph E (90°) | 33 mph | 59% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
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) | 64° | 83° | 63° | 70° | 64° | 74° | 62° | 84° | 63° | 86° | 66° | 86° | 65° | 85° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | E 0 to 10 mph | E 10 to 25 mph | E 20 to 25 mph | SSE 10 to 15 mph | WSW 10 to 15 mph | WSW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | WSW 0 to 5 mph | WSW 0 to 5 mph | SSW 0 to 5 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 20 mph | 40 mph | 45 mph | 40 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 12 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph | 10 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 85% | 99% | 82% | 46% | 9% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 9% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Wheeler Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (64/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 (49/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 10 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 (39/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 10 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 AL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Celebrated for its accessible waters and scenic surroundings, Wheeler Lake is a standout freshwater reservoir in AL for weekend recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers share its waters while enjoying well-maintained public amenities around the perimeter. Always check local launch ramp conditions and weather windows before arrival.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) 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 Green Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass. 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 Wheeler 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 9, 3:39 AM CDT