Station Name: FALLS LAKE ABOVE DAM NR FALLS, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 253 feet

Nearest Address:
Falls Management Center Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Wake County

GPS Coordinates: 35.9411111, -78.5833333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 11:55PM EDT until July 7 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 11:55 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 1:30 AM

At 1155 PM EDT, Widespread heavy rainfall has ended. Localized moderate rainfall and continued drainage of floodwater will continue the risk for flash flooding near creeks and streams. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Durham, Chapel Hill, Bethesda, Gorman, Parkwood, Research Triangle, Rollingview Marina, Falls Lake, Eno River State Park and Jordan Lake.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 10:44PM EDT until July 7 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 10:44 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 1:30 AM

FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Durham County in central North Carolina... * Until 130 AM EDT. * At 1044 PM EDT, Training thunderstorms have developed over the urban areas of the Durham area. Between 0.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Durham, Chapel Hill, Bethesda, Gorman, Parkwood, Research Triangle, Rollingview Marina, Falls Lake, Eno River State Park and Jordan Lake.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 10:30PM EDT until July 7 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 10:30 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Durham County. * WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1030 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durham, Chapel Hill, Bethesda, Gorman, Parkwood, Research Triangle, Rollingview Marina, Falls Lake, Eno River State Park and Jordan Lake.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.