MichiganNatural lake, 1,102 acres, Kalamazoo County
Austin Lake water level
Current level
855.20ft NAVD88
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
- Past 24 hours
- 0.00ft
- Past 7 days
- -0.04ft
- Past 30 days
- -0.14ft
- Trend
- Steady
Austin Lake was at 855.20 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).
Last 30 days
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft NAVD88) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 855.20 | -0.01 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 855.21 | 0.00 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 855.21 | -0.01 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 855.22 | 0.00 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 855.22 | -0.01 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 855.23 | -0.01 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 855.24 | -0.02 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 855.26 | -0.01 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 855.27 | 0.00 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 855.27 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 855.27 | -0.01 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 855.28 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 855.28 | 0.00 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 855.28 | 0.00 |
Reading these numbers
Readings are elevations in feet above the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88), the current national reference. Older dam documents often quote NGVD29 instead, which can differ by a few feet. See NGVD29 vs NAVD88.
Natural lake levels usually move slowly, following rain, snowmelt and evaporation. A rise after a wet week can flood low docks and beaches, while late-summer lows expose rocks and weed beds near shore.
The gauge is about 1 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Austin Lake near Kalamazoo, MI. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.
Austin Lake water level questions
What is the water level at Austin Lake today?
Austin Lake was at 855.20 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).
Is Austin Lake rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.04 ft), and it is -0.14 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Austin Lake water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 04097188 (Austin Lake near Kalamazoo, MI). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.
How often is this page updated?
The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.
Nearby lakes
If Austin is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.