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247.10ft
Down 1.69 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: E wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 75°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 77°F.
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247.10ft NGVD29
-1.69 ft in 7 days3.02 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Sardis Lake was at 247.10 ft on October 26, falling 1.69 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 250.12 ft, so the lake is 3.02 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Sardis Lake on Wikipedia
Sardis Lake is a 33,219-acre reservoir in Mississippi. The water surface sits about 256 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Sardis Lake, 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: E wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 75°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.
Sardis Lake was at 247.10 ft on October 26, falling 1.69 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 250.12 ft, so the lake is 3.02 ft below its usual mark.
Sardis Lake covers about 33,219 acres (52 square miles) of surface water.
If Sardis is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.