LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks water level is still rising, approaching that of the catastrophic July 2015 flood.

Some Lakefront homeowners are seeing water damage, as flood runoff meets the water's edge and the Lake level is well above the 661.21 feet of elevation measured at Bagnell Dam, at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

But the Missouri State Highway Patrol/Water Patrol has not issued any wake restrictions, according to MSHP Sergeant Scott White. He did note a "No Wake" restriction was still possible. White did Tweet a warning to boaters on Sunday to watch out for floating debris.

Debris Floating In Lake Of The Ozarks After Flooding

photo by JB Simpson

Boaters should still exercise caution and avoid creating wakes in flooded areas—particularly coves—as wakes can exacerbate water damage.

During the infamous Independence Weekend flood of 2015, the Lake crested at 662.55 on July 2, 2015. Later that year, during a surprising, sudden flood, the Lake Level crested at 663.83 on Dec. 29, 2015.


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