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Broken Bow Lake conditions today

Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain

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Water level

590.55ft

Down 0.70 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: ESE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 78°F. Tuesday: SE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 78°F.

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Water level

590.55ft NGVD29

-0.70 ft in 7 days

3.65 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

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

Broken Bow Lake was at 590.55 ft on October 26, falling 0.70 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 594.20 ft, so the lake is 3.65 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Oklahoma
Surface area
14,172 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Broken Bow Dam - Headwater
Coordinates
34.1803° N, 94.6892° W

Background reading: Broken Bow Lake on Wikipedia

About Broken Bow Lake

Broken Bow Lake is a 14,172-acre reservoir in Oklahoma.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Broken Bow Dam Headwater, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

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.

Broken Bow Lake questions

Is it windy on Broken Bow Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 78°F. 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 Broken Bow Lake right now?

Broken Bow Lake was at 590.55 ft on October 26, falling 0.70 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 594.20 ft, so the lake is 3.65 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Broken Bow Lake?

Broken Bow Lake covers about 14,172 acres (22 square miles) of surface water.

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