
Lake levels
Lake Minnehaha, FL
- water level
- 94.54 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.35 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.13 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.71 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.35 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.13 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.71 ft
- Record high
- 99.04 ft
In brief
Lake Minnehaha stood at 94.54 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 78% of October readings since 1946.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 94.54 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 99.04 ft (1960-04-05) |
| Record low | 87.66 ft (2002-06-02) |
| Average of all readings | 95.40 ft |
| Data span | 80 years (27,900 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Minnehaha full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Minnehaha sits at 94.54 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.13 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Minnehaha today?
The most recent reading at Lake Minnehaha is 94.54 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 Minnehaha has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Minnehaha in our records is 99.04 ft on 1960-04-05. The lowest is 87.66 ft on 2002-06-02. Our record covers about 80 years of readings.
Is Lake Minnehaha low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 22% 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 Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha has risen 0.13 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 Minnehaha changed over the past year?
Lake Minnehaha is -1.71 ft compared with this date last year (94.54 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 80 years, with a record high of 99.04 ft and a record low of 87.66 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Minnehaha stood at 94.54 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 78% of October readings since 1946.
Download the full record
lake-minnehaha-fl-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Minnehaha water level, 1946 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/fl/lake-minnehaha/, 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.