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Bennington Lake conditions today

Bennington Lake, Washington
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Water level

1,194.84ft

Down 0.25 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 54°F, 50% chance of rain. Tuesday: SSW wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 54°F, 52% chance of rain.

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Water level

1,194.84ft NGVD29

-0.25 ft in 7 days

1.23 ft above the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Bennington Lake was at 1,194.84 ft on October 26, falling 0.25 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,193.61 ft, so the lake is 1.23 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Washington
County
Walla Walla
USGS gauge
14013800, Bennington Lake near Walla Walla, WA
Coordinates
46.0646° N, 118.2636° W

About Bennington Lake

Bennington Lake covers a stretch of water in Walla Walla, Washington and is classed as a natural lake.

We read the level from USGS gauge 14013800, listed as Bennington Lake near Walla Walla, WA. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Bennington Lake questions

Is it windy on Bennington Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 54°F, 50% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Bennington Lake right now?

Bennington Lake was at 1,194.84 ft on October 26, falling 0.25 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,193.61 ft, so the lake is 1.23 ft above its usual mark.

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