Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A Water Level

California · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

4034.38 ft

Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A is high for this time of year and steady (+0.10 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 88% of August readings on record

Where Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A sits historically

TODAY 4034.38 ftRECORD LOW4033.59 ft2024-07-25RECORD HIGH4034.86 ft2026-06-02

Today's level compared with every reading in our 2.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.01 ft

7-day change

+0.10 ft

30-day change

+0.05 ft

1-year change

+0.04 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-154034.3–4034.4 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-144033.7–4035.0 ft2026-08-14

Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A records and averages

Current level4034.38 ft
Record high4034.86 ft (2026-06-02)
Record low4033.59 ft (2024-07-25)
Average of all readings4034.2 ft
Data span2.3 years (849 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A sits at 4034.38 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.05 ft.

What is the water level at Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A today?

The most recent reading is 4034.38 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 4034.86 ft on 2026-06-02. The lowest is 4033.59 ft on 2024-07-25. Our record covers about 2.3 years of readings.

Is Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 88% of them — high for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A changing right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A has risen 0.05 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.

How much has Tule Lake Wetland Unit 1A changed over the past year?

The level is +0.04 ft compared with this date last year (4034.38 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 2.3 years, with a record high of 4034.86 ft and a record low of 4033.59 ft.

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4034.53 ft · rising
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4524.22 ft · falling
Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe water level
4524.13 ft · falling
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Keswick Reservoir water level
584.62 ft · falling
Whiskeytown Lake water level
1209.1 ft · falling

Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All California lake levels.