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South Fork Tolt Reservoir conditions today

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1,719.63ft

Down 2.37 ft this week

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Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 44°F. Tuesday: SW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 42°F, 93% chance of rain.

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Water level

1,719.63ft NGVD29

-2.37 ft in 7 days

18.52 ft below the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

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

South Fork Tolt Reservoir was at 1,719.63 ft on October 26, falling 2.37 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,738.15 ft, so the lake is 18.52 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Washington
County
King County
Surface area
1,011 acres
USGS gauge
12147900, South Fork Tolt Reservoir near Carnation, WA
Coordinates
47.6994° N, 121.6773° W

About South Fork Tolt Reservoir

South Fork Tolt Reservoir is a 1,011-acre reservoir in King County, Washington.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 12147900 (South Fork Tolt Reservoir near Carnation, WA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.

South Fork Tolt Reservoir questions

Is it windy on South Fork Tolt Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 44°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 South Fork Tolt Reservoir right now?

South Fork Tolt Reservoir was at 1,719.63 ft on October 26, falling 2.37 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,738.15 ft, so the lake is 18.52 ft below its usual mark.

How big is South Fork Tolt Reservoir?

South Fork Tolt Reservoir covers about 1,011 acres (1.6 square miles) of surface water.

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