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Floating debris could be a safety concern for boaters after a series of severe storms this spring downed trees, damaged homes and swept away docks and personal property, said Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Sgt. Steven McWaters. 

After tornadoes and straight-line wind events toppled thousands of trees in all areas of the Tallapoosa River watershed from early January to as recently as mid-April, an unusually high amount of debris has washed into the lake. The problem has been further complicated as the rule curve for Lake Martin’s water level has steadily risen since March 1, reaching full pool at 491 mean sea level feet just a few weeks ago.