As much as none of us wanted to see this, we have now breached the 520’ water level mark here on Lewis Smith Lake—currently showing 520.2’ at 3pm on 03/31/21. To our current knowledge, this has not happened since the 80s. If you have been watching our Facebook and Instagram pages and the stories on each, we have been advising the community of rising waters with safety suggestions. We are not sure if a new peak estimate will be posted by @apcshorelines but the last shown on their app in our observation was to be near 319’. But again...”Acts of God” cannot be predicted accurately and we are where we are, and likely rising despite generators running on schedule. This is why it is imperative to know your lot’s mark from 520’ to 522’ (we know where ours is even at 510’ as well), so you can always be properly prepared for unprecedented rainy events causing water level rise. AGAIN... the reservoir water level is likely still rising, we do not know an estimated peak level as creeks/streams flowing into the lake from above the reservoir and continued runoff remain a factor. Along with other property concerns, please consider your docks and navigation around the shoreline areas. Hopefully it does not need to be said that boating should be fully curtailed due to weather, wind, cold temps and floating debris...surely no one will attempt to boat for the next few days. Be careful when adjusting tight dock cables and inspecting electrical connections. If any portion of a dock is submerged, like a walkway, cut the electricity completely OFF for ultimate safety—hopefully this was done WELL before forecasted weather in anticipation of a change in the water level—not only for your protection, but also for that of all your neighbors. Get professional help if you are unsure how to proceed. Please...BE SAFE!!! Always consider only @apcshorelines your direct and most accurate source for Smith Lake water levels—download the “Smart Lakes” app and use their website: https://apcshorelines.com/our-lakes/smith/ 〰️〰️💦〰️〰️ #alabama #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakepix #smithlakealabama #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Smith Lake, Cullman al) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNGOYu7LvzR/?igshid=t35nrvt9m7t1