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Lake Thunderbird water level

Lake Thunderbird, Oklahoma
Photo: Dcheagle, CC BY-SA 3.0

Current level

1,036.84ft (gage datum)

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
0.00ft
Past 7 days
-0.11ft
Past 30 days
+0.89ft
Trend
Falling

Lake Thunderbird was at 1,036.84 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.11 ft over the past week.

Last 30 days

1035.51036.01036.51037.0Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Lake Thunderbird daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft (gage datum))Change
Oct 25, 20261,036.84-0.02
Oct 24, 20261,036.86-0.02
Oct 23, 20261,036.88-0.02
Oct 22, 20261,036.90-0.01
Oct 21, 20261,036.91-0.02
Oct 20, 20261,036.93-0.02
Oct 19, 20261,036.95-0.02
Oct 18, 20261,036.97-0.02
Oct 17, 20261,036.99-0.01
Oct 16, 20261,037.00+0.38
Oct 15, 20261,036.62+0.77
Oct 14, 20261,035.85+0.24
Oct 13, 20261,035.61-0.02
Oct 12, 20261,035.63-0.04

Reading these numbers

This gauge reports gage height, measured against a local reference point at the station rather than sea level. The number is useful for tracking rises and drops, but it is not an elevation, so do not compare it with charts that list elevations above sea level.

Reservoir levels are managed. Operators lower them ahead of flood season, hold them for summer recreation, and draw them down for dam work. When the lake falls well below its usual level, shallow points and stumps start showing up in places that are normally safe.

High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.

The gauge is about 1 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Lake Thunderbird near Norman, OK. 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.

Lake Thunderbird water level questions

What is the water level at Lake Thunderbird today?

Lake Thunderbird was at 1,036.84 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.11 ft over the past week.

Is Lake Thunderbird rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-0.11 ft), and it is +0.89 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lake Thunderbird water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 07229900 (Lake Thunderbird near Norman, OK). 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 Thunderbird is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.