Despite recent rainfall, several reservoirs managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority are experiencing lower water levels due to below normal rain and runoff this spring and may not reach targeted summer recreation levels by June 1. TVA is working to provide the highest possible water levels to support popular recreation activities including boating, fishing and swimming all across the Tennessee Valley. TVA officials say that boaters and those using jet skis should pay attention as there are some trees still perturbing out of the lake in some areas. Tims Ford and Center Hill reservoirs are six feet below the normal level for this time of the year. The U.S. Drought Monitor states that the areas around Shelbyville, Winchester, Tullahoma and Manchester are having their driest period ever on record. The first 28 days of May have been the tenth driest on record. Runoff is 17 percent of normal and the lowest recorded for the area.
