Skip to main contentSkip to main content
You have permission to edit this video.
Edit
The Franklin News Post
79°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • News
    • Local
    • Crime
    • State & Regional
    • Education
    • Government
    • Business
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News Tip
    • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Share a Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columns
  • Sports
    • High School
    • College
    • Professional
    • Betting
  • Lifestyles
    • Event Calendar
    • Music
    • Movies & TV
    • Food & Cooking
    • Home & Garden
    • Health
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Puzzmo
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Comics
    • Play
  • Public Notices
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Marketplace
    • Public Notices
    • Cars
    • Shop Local
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Weather: Live radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
The Franklin News Post
News+
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
The Franklin News Post
News+
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 79° Partly Cloudy
Share This
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
Extra caution urged with dangerously low water levels at Smith Mountain Lake
0 comments
Share this
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
  • Print
  • Save

Extra caution urged with dangerously low water levels at Smith Mountain Lake

  • May 20, 2026
  • May 20, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago
  • 0
A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va | A1 Minute
A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va | A1 Minute
Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model
Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model
15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow
15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss
Watch: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tears into Blanche over 'anti-weaponization' fund
Watch: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tears into Blanche over 'anti-weaponization' fund
Katherine Legge Chases Tony Stewart’s Historic Double Duty
Katherine Legge Chases Tony Stewart’s Historic Double Duty
Crescent moon pairs with Venus and Jupiter in evening sky next week
Crescent moon pairs with Venus and Jupiter in evening sky next week
Most Americans Still Believe in the American Dream — But Optimism Isn’t Equal
Most Americans Still Believe in the American Dream — But Optimism Isn’t Equal
Hokies' Clarke on recovery from knee injury
Hokies' Clarke on recovery from knee injury
Hantavirus vs. Covid: Low transmission efficiency means far less risk of another widespread outbreak
Hantavirus vs. Covid: Low transmission efficiency means far less risk of another widespread outbreak
Prefer us on Google

Tyler Routon, senior officer with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, urges people heading out on Smith Mountain Lake this weekend to be extra cautious as lake levels sit at treacherous lows.

As featured on

Photos and video: DWR urges safety on SML as drought continues

Photos and video: DWR urges safety on SML as drought continues

What happens when Memorial Day weekend crowds encounter a treacherously low Smith Mountain Lake?

On Smith Mountain Lake, a long drought meets a busy holiday weekend

On Smith Mountain Lake, a long drought meets a busy holiday weekend

What happens when Memorial Day weekend crowds encounter a treacherously low Smith Mountain Lake?

Latest video

Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

Extra caution urged with dangerously low water levels at Smith Mountain Lake

Extra caution urged with dangerously low water levels at Smith Mountain Lake

Sen. Lucas speaks at the start of Tuesday's meeting of Senate Finance

Sen. Lucas speaks at the start of Tuesday's meeting of Senate Finance

As Memorial Day nears, here are 10 things you may not have known

As Memorial Day nears, here are 10 things you may not have known

RAW: DC: TRUMP: I THINK IRAN WAR IS POPULAR

RAW: DC: TRUMP: I THINK IRAN WAR IS POPULAR

Watch: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tears into Blanche over 'anti-weaponization' fund

Watch: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tears into Blanche over 'anti-weaponization' fund

Trump shares AI-generated image beside shackled alien

Trump shares AI-generated image beside shackled alien

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
  • Print
  • Save
0 comments
The Franklin News Post
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Prefer us on Google

Sites & Partners

  • Place an Ad
  • Event Calendar
  • Newsletter Signup
  • Join Our Team

Services

  • Manage Subscription
  • Contact Us
  • Rack Locations
  • Personnel
  • Licensing
  • Shopping
  • Dealer Returns
© Copyright 2026 Franklin News Post, P.O. Box 250 Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.

You are logged in
 Switch accounts
Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. Have an account? Log In

Sign Up

Account processing issue - the email address may already exist

User information
This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Choose wisely!
Your email address will be used to confirm your account. We won't share it with anyone else.

Must be at least 8 characters, not contain repeating characters (e.g., 111), and not contain sequential numbers (e.g., 123).

Create a password that only you will remember. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address.
Confirm your password.
Have an account? Log In

You're all set!

Thank you .

Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.

Check your email for details.

OK

Log In

Invalid password or account does not exist

Forgot your password?
Email me a log in link
Admin login Subscribe
Need an account? Sign Up

Reset Password

Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.

Forgot Password

An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.

Email me a log in link

Promotional Offers

No promotional rates found.

Purchase Gift Purchase Access

An error occurred

Secure & Encrypted

What's your email address?

Must be at least 8 characters, not contain repeating characters (e.g., 111), and not contain sequential numbers (e.g., 123).

What's your name?
Who is this gift for?
Who is this gift from?
Delivery date
What's your billing location?
What's your delivery address?
Subtotal:
Total:
How would you like to pay?
Add New Card

Secure transaction. Secure transaction. Cancel anytime.

You're all set!

Thank you.

Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.

A receipt was sent to your email.

OK

An error occurred

This offer is currently unavailable.