Hames Marina

10/09/2026

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a High Wind Warning for our area beginning Saturday at 1am through Sunday at 7am.

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Including the cities of Albertville, Decatur, Huntsville, Scottsboro,
Cullman, Boaz, Arab, Fort Payne, Rainsville, and Guntersville
1134 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026
..HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Cullman, Madison, Morgan, DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall
Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

10/08/2026

Water level is low at ramp. Still launchable at water level 498 feet MSL, but challenging. Experienced boater/drivers recommended.

10/06/2026

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09/26/2026

09/24/2026

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ruby McSherdon, a long time resident of Hames Marina, who passed away recently. She will be missed.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from SeaWolf Outdoors.
Today we celebrate hard work, time with family, and the freedom to get outside and enjoy it.
Get outside. Explore more. Together.

09/07/2026

HAPPY 65th BIRTHDAY SMITH LAKE!!! That’s right...on 9/5/2026 (as per the Lewis Smith Lake Dam official service date of 9/5/1961 via the APC Shorelines site) - Smith Lake has turned 65!

Alabama Power Company began construction on 11/25/1957, the dam was dedicated on 5/23/1961 “Dedication Day”, and was put into service on 9/5/1961, its “In Service Date,” aka its “Birthday.” So, actually, Smith Lake has a couple of “birthdays” that we celebrate. On Dedication Day, the dam was formally named and other formalities executed, but there wasn’t yet adequate water behind the dam to actually bring the lake closer to full pool ranges as we know it today. However, later that year near the “In Service Date” the lake was full far ahead of the anticipated period and was actually a lake nearer to a proper pool level so that the dam was able to be truly “In Service;” therefore, we celebrate 9/5/1961 as its actual birthday each year.

📷 Ginnard Archibald
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08/14/2026

Who is ready to attend a great festival and car show!!
We still have a few campsites available Labor Day Weekend! Be sure to book now and don't miss out on the fun!!

07/06/2026

Rainbow over the Hames Marina slough on Smith Lake

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Hames Marina! As we celebrate our nation's 250th year!