Lake Seminole Water Level

Florida · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

76.71 ft

Lake Seminole is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.34 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.09 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 43% of August readings on record

Where Lake Seminole sits historically

TODAY 76.71 ftRECORD LOW75.83 ft2015-05-11RECORD HIGH77.86 ft2020-01-21

Today's level compared with every reading in our 19.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.09 ft

7-day change

-0.34 ft

30-day change

-0.29 ft

1-year change

-0.58 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-1576.3–77.2 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-1476.1–77.7 ft2026-08-14

Full history (19.0 years)

2007-08-1175.8–78.0 ft2026-08-05

Lake Seminole records and averages

Current level76.71 ft
Record high77.86 ft (2020-01-21)
Record low75.83 ft (2015-05-11)
Average of all readings76.89 ft
Data span19.0 years (6,904 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Seminole full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Lake Seminole sits at 76.71 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.29 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Seminole today?

The most recent reading is 76.71 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Seminole has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 77.86 ft on 2020-01-21. The lowest is 75.83 ft on 2015-05-11. Our record covers about 19.0 years of readings.

Is Lake Seminole low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 43% of them — about 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 Seminole low 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 Seminole has fallen 0.29 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 Seminole changed over the past year?

The level is -0.58 ft compared with this date last year (76.71 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 19.0 years, with a record high of 77.86 ft and a record low of 75.83 ft.

Nearby lakes in Florida

Lake Talquin water level
68.55 ft · steady
Lake Eckles water level
27.59 ft · steady
Lake Minnehaha water level
93.94 ft · steady
Bay Lake water level
93.95 ft · steady
Ward Lake water level
4.13 ft · falling
South Lake water level
93.74 ft · steady

Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Florida lake levels.