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Lake Tohopekaliga water level

Today's reading from the Corps of Engineers, the recent trend, and how it stacks up against the long-term normal.

Current level

54.72ft NGVD29

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Above normal for October

Past 24 hours: +0.04ft
Past 7 days: +0.11ft
Past 30 days: +0.83ft
vs typical October: +0.45ft

Lake Tohopekaliga was at 54.72 ft on October 26, rising 0.11 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 54.27 ft, so the lake is 0.45 ft above its usual mark.

Last 30 days

Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.

Typical level through the year

Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.

Recent daily readings

Lake Tohopekaliga daily mean water level, newest first
Date	Level (ft NGVD29)	Change
Oct 26, 2026	54.69	+0.01
Oct 25, 2026	54.68	+0.02
Oct 24, 2026	54.66	-0.03
Oct 23, 2026	54.69	+0.01
Oct 22, 2026	54.68	+0.01
Oct 21, 2026	54.67	+0.02
Oct 20, 2026	54.65	+0.04
Oct 19, 2026	54.61	0.00
Oct 18, 2026	54.61	-0.07
Oct 17, 2026	54.68	-0.03
Oct 16, 2026	54.71	0.00
Oct 15, 2026	54.71	-0.02
Oct 14, 2026	54.73	-0.02
Oct 13, 2026	54.75	-0.03

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains 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 3 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USACE as Lake Tohopekaliga. 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 Tohopekaliga water level questions

What is the water level at Lake Tohopekaliga today?

Is Lake Tohopekaliga high or low right now?

Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is above normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 30.27 to 55.84 ft, with a typical value of 54.27 ft.

Is Lake Tohopekaliga rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has risen (+0.11 ft), and it is +0.83 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lake Tohopekaliga water level data come from?

From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Lake Tohopekaliga. The Corps reports pool elevation, usually every hour, and early values can be revised after review.

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 Corps of Engineers each time you open it.

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