Lake Wateree's Water Level: What Residents Need to Know

Are you a resident near Lake Wateree? Duke Energy has some important updates for you. The lake is expected to reach its highest point, or crest, by Sunday afternoon. This means the water level will start to go down slowly over the next few days. The company is working hard to manage the water flow and minimize flooding impacts. They're doing this by using their hydro-units and spillways strategically. Hurricane Helene brought a lot of rain, which is why the lake is overflowing. Even though Duke Energy is trying its best to handle the situation, the lakes might not be able to store all the extra water from the storm. That's why some areas might still experience flooding.Ben Williamson, who works at Duke Energy, says it's crucial for residents to keep an eye on weather conditions and follow instructions from emergency officials. They should also watch out for any emergency notification messages on their phones. Remember, local emergency management teams are in charge of flood evacuations, road closures, and electrical disconnects. Duke Energy just lets them know about changes in water levels.