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Thurlow Lake conditions today

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Water level

287.21ft

Down 0.39 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 76°F. Tuesday: ENE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 78°F.

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Water level

287.21ft above sea level

-0.39 ft in 7 days

0.19 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

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

Thurlow Lake was at 287.21 ft on October 26, falling 0.39 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 287.40 ft, so the lake is 0.19 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Alabama
County
Elmore County, Tallapoosa County
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Thurlow Dam (APC)
Coordinates
32.5356° N, 85.8878° W

About Thurlow Lake

Thurlow Lake covers a stretch of water in Elmore County, Tallapoosa County, Alabama and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Thurlow Dam (APC), published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

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.

Thurlow Lake questions

Is it windy on Thurlow Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 76°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 Thurlow Lake right now?

Thurlow Lake was at 287.21 ft on October 26, falling 0.39 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 287.40 ft, so the lake is 0.19 ft below its usual mark.

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