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Cooper Lake conditions today

Cooper Lake, Texas
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Water level

434.33ft

Down 0.23 ft this week

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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 81°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 82°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

434.33ft NGVD29

-0.23 ft in 7 days

2.78 ft below the October normal

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

Cooper Lake was at 434.33 ft on October 26, falling 0.23 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 437.11 ft, so the lake is 2.78 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Texas
County
Hopkins County
USGS gauge
07342495, Jim L. Chapman Lk nr Cooper, TX
Coordinates
33.3236° N, 95.6459° W

Background reading: Cooper Lake on Wikipedia

About Cooper Lake

Cooper Lake is a reservoir in Hopkins County, Texas.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 07342495 (Jim L. Chapman Lk nr Cooper, TX), about 1 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

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.

Cooper Lake questions

Is it windy on Cooper Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 81°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 Cooper Lake right now?

Cooper Lake was at 434.33 ft on October 26, falling 0.23 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 437.11 ft, so the lake is 2.78 ft below its usual mark.

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