
Lake levels
Lake Eckles, FL
- water level
- 29.26 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.81 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.84 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.32 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.81 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.84 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.32 ft
- Record high
- 33.14 ft
In brief
Lake Eckles stood at 29.26 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 79% of October readings since 2015.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 29.26 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 33.14 ft (2024-10-12) |
| Record low | 26.40 ft (2026-05-16) |
| Average of all readings | 29.74 ft |
| Data span | 11 years (4,156 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Eckles full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Eckles sits at 29.26 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.84 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Eckles today?
The most recent reading at Lake Eckles is 29.26 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Eckles has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Eckles in our records is 33.14 ft on 2024-10-12. The lowest is 26.40 ft on 2026-05-16. Our record covers about 11 years of readings.
Is Lake Eckles low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 21% of them, which we classify as below average 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 Lake Eckles 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. Lake Eckles has risen 0.84 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Eckles changed over the past year?
Lake Eckles is +0.32 ft compared with this date last year (29.26 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11 years, with a record high of 33.14 ft and a record low of 26.40 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Eckles stood at 29.26 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 79% of October readings since 2015.
Download the full record
lake-eckles-fl-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Eckles water level, 2015 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/fl/lake-eckles/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Florida lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.