Lake Norman Drought Hits Boaters

Lake Norman’s in a serious drought, with four of six ramps at Blythe Landing closed due to dangerously low water levels—despite sweltering 90-degree heat, boaters are still hitting the water, only to face shallow spots, getting stuck, and even hitting the lakebed. TowBoatUS is seeing a 25% drop in calls, likely as folks stay home or navigate more cautiously. Duke Energy reports levels at 95 feet, four feet below max, and while still safe to boat, officials urge extreme caution—stick to main channels and always check conditions before heading out. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f63cf0133a940b1d