Jordan Lake
Recreational area and reservoir in North Carolina
Latest stories
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Body of missing teen swimmer recovered at Jordan Lake
According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, a teenager who was on a boat outing with family encountered trouble in the waters of Jordan Lake while swimming from the boat. An extensive search for the teen began shortly after.
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Chapel Hill man drowns trying to retrieve drifting boat at Jordan Lake
A 44-year-old Chapel Hill man, De Gui Yuan, drowned Monday at Jordan Lake after entering the water to retrieve a boat that had drifted away from shore.
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NC drought update: Drought sees small improvements
The latest drought report Thursday morning showed the drought improved generally, with more parts of North Carolina exiting the drought along the coast and mountains.
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Husband of Apex woman found dead at Jordan Lake in 2023 pleads guilty to second-degree murder
Omar Matthew Ibrahim Drabick will serve at least 25 years in prison for the death of Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat.
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Body found at Jordan Lake, Chatham County deputies say
According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a body that was found in Jordan Lake.
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NC officials urge caution on frozen water after three Texas boys drown in icy pond
A tragic incident in Texas has left a mother mourning the loss of her three young sons who died after falling into a frozen pond. As temperatures plummet, experts warn against venturing onto ice-covered bodies of water.
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Celebrate safely: N.C. Wildlife warns boaters of alcohol risks at local lakes this Labor Day
As crowds gather at North Carolina's lakes for Labor Day, the N.C. Wildlife Commission urges safe boating amid a rise in boat accidents, with alcohol-related incidents being a major concern.
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Car pulled from Jordan Lake after sonar detection
A car was pulled from Jordan Lake in Chatham County on Friday morning after a fisherman saw it on sonar earlier in the week.
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Cary pilot targets PFAs in drinking water
Invicta Water's Jordan Lake pilot has treated 11 million gallons, claiming to erase PFAS with no toxic waste. Cary will judge fall test data to see if it's a cheaper fix than carbon filters.
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Cary testing way to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from Jordan Lake without waste
Invicta Water’s Jordan Lake pilot has treated 11 million gallons, claiming to erase PFAS with no toxic waste. Cary will judge fall test data to see if it’s a cheaper fix than carbon filters.
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Some parks reopening weeks after Chantal flooding, but uncertainty remains for others
Cleanup efforts continue around the area after Tropical Depression Chantal brought flooding and damaging winds to parks and recreation areas.
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Jordan Lake water levels returning to normal, problems remain
As lake levels in the Triangle area begin to stabilize after heavy rains brought from Chantal, Chatham County officials urge caution at Jordan Lake due to persistent hazards.
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Chatham County warns of hidden dangers at Jordan Lake despite normalizing water levels
As lake levels in the Triangle area begin to stabilize after heavy rains brought from Chantal, Chatham County officials urge caution at Jordan Lake due to persistent hazards.
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Engineers release water at Jordan Lake to keep levels low along the Haw River
Jordan Lake has risen more than 12 feet with all of July's rainfall to 228.5 feet above sea level — well above its normal height of 216 feet.
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Jordan Lake flooding leads engineers to release water into Haw River
The Army Corps of Engineers is releasing water from Jordan Lake into the Haw River, with the water level more than 12 feet above its normal height.
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Sheriff warns of dangerous water conditions after Jordan Lake drownings
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is reminding people of the dangers of Jordan Lake while it is flooded.
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Identities released for two men who died at Jordan Lake
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office has identified Daniel Garcia Garcia, 25, and Manuel Mauro Sifuentes Soto, 36, both of Durham, as the two men who died on Jordan Lake.
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Identities released for 2 Durham men who died at Jordan Lake
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office has identified Daniel Garcia Garcia, 25, and Manuel Mauro Sifuentes Soto, 36, both of Durham, as the two men who died on Jordan Lake.
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Chatham County officials asking people to stay off Jordan Lake
Water levels are a concern in Chatham County as more storms move in just days after Tropical Storm Chantal damaged areas from flooding. As storm chances increase throughout the night, officials are warning people to stay off Jordan Lake where two bodies have been pulled from the lake.
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Flood damage closes popular central NC parks: Check latest updates before visiting
Several state parks across central North Carolina remain closed due to the flooding damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal and continued rain.
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High water levels, debris at Jordan Lake bring safety risk; controlled releases planned
Jordan Lake's water levels have surged to 229 feet above sea level—13 feet over its ideal depth—due to strategic flow management by the Army Corps of Engineers. This proactive measure aims to protect downstream communities from flooding after recent storms.
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Controlling flood waters at Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake is 13 feet above its normal level after downpours from Tropical Storm Chantal. As areas are drying out and preparing for another bout of rainfall this week, the question is, how much more can we take? WRAL speaks with officials about their plans to relieve some stress in the area.
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Search resumes for missing boaters at Jordan Lake
On Tuesday morning, crews resumed the search for two missing boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County.
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Search continues for two boaters fishing in Jordan Lake
Crews on Monday are searching for two missing boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County.
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Search continues for missing boaters at Jordan Lake
According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, the boaters launched a canoe from the Martha's Chapel Road access around 5 p.m. on Sunday, when they were last seen.
