IowaNatural lake, 3,108 acres
Storm Lake water level
Current level
13.42ft (gage datum)
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
Water temperature 57°F
- Past 24 hours
- +0.01ft
- Past 7 days
- +0.01ft
- Past 30 days
- +0.11ft
- Trend
- Steady
Storm Lake was at 13.42 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.01 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 57°F.
Last 30 days
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft (gage datum)) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13.41 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13.41 | -0.03 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13.44 | +0.02 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 13.42 | +0.01 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13.41 | 0.00 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 13.41 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13.41 | 0.00 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13.41 | 0.00 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13.41 | 0.00 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13.41 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13.41 | +0.02 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13.39 | -0.02 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13.41 | -0.01 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13.42 | -0.02 |
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.
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 listed by USGS as Storm Lake at Storm Lake, IA. 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.
Storm Lake water level questions
What is the water level at Storm Lake today?
Storm Lake was at 13.42 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.01 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 57°F.
Is Storm Lake rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (+0.01 ft), and it is +0.11 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Storm Lake water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05482140 (Storm Lake at Storm Lake, IA). 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.
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