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West Thompson Lake conditions today

West Thompson Lake, Connecticut
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Water level

307.52ft

Down 0.72 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: W wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°F. Tuesday: N wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 56°F.

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Water level

307.52ft NGVD29

-0.72 ft in 7 days

0.29 ft above 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.

West Thompson Lake was at 307.52 ft on October 26, falling 0.72 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 307.23 ft, so the lake is 0.29 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Connecticut
County
Windham County
Surface area
200 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Thompson Dam
Coordinates
41.9543° N, 71.9036° W

Background reading: West Thompson Lake on Wikipedia

About West Thompson Lake

Set in Windham County, Connecticut, West Thompson Lake is a 200-acre reservoir.

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

On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers. 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.

West Thompson Lake questions

Is it windy on West Thompson Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: W wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°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 West Thompson Lake right now?

West Thompson Lake was at 307.52 ft on October 26, falling 0.72 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 307.23 ft, so the lake is 0.29 ft above its usual mark.

How big is West Thompson Lake?

West Thompson Lake covers about 200 acres (0.3 square miles) of surface water.

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