Full Notification

The Catawba-Wateree River Basin has experienced significant, widespread rainfall. Upstream Lakes James through Lookout Shoals are either spilling or have a spillway gate partially open. We continue to move water through Lake Norman. Under current conditions and forecasts, we do not expect Lakes Norman or Wylie to go over 100 feet, however; over the next couple of days Mountain Island Lake will gradually fill and there is the possibility that it will spill. Under current conditions, we project that the lake level on Mountain Island will not exceed 102 feet (which could happen Saturday or Sunday). We continue to closely monitor conditions and operate the hydro system to reduce impacts. Updated lake levels are available any time at http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/levels.asp and at 800-829-5253. As always, we encourage those living along lakes, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone areas to pay special attention to changing weather conditions and take any necessary precautions.