The Claytor Hydroelectric Project announced that APCO wants recreational users downstream of Claytor Dam to know water levels on the New River could rise starting Sunday, and possibly fluctuate early next week.

Appalachian Power issued a warning about the water levels of downstream Claytor and Leesville dams on Thursday.

Appalachian Power Company is warning recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams that water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could start rapidly rising on Sunday.

Appalachian Power said recreational users of the New and Roanoke rivers could see water levels rise.

AEP wants boaters, kayakers, tubers, and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to keep safety top of mind next week.

Appalachian Power is warning recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville damns to be aware of water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers, as they could rise rapidly starting Friday and continue to fluctuate throughout the weekend.

Appalachian Power is issuing a warning for those heading downstream of the Claytor and Leesville dams for recreational use.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources discovered more than 100 dead striped bass between Pulaski County’s Claytor Damn and the Claytor Dam State Park over the span of just a few days.

On Wednesday, Appalachian Power released a statement that advised river-goers to air on the side of caution beginning Thursday.