Lake Talquin Water Level
Florida · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
68.55 ft
Lake Talquin is high for this time of year and steady (+0.04 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.08 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 81% of August readings on record
Where Lake Talquin sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.08 ft
7-day change
+0.04 ft
30-day change
+0.09 ft
1-year change
-0.02 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Lake Talquin records and averages
| Current level | 68.55 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 69.31 ft (2024-04-12) |
| Record low | 67.95 ft (2022-04-05) |
| Average of all readings | 68.46 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,806 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Talquin full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake Talquin sits at 68.55 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.09 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Talquin today?
The most recent reading is 68.55 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 Talquin has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 69.31 ft on 2024-04-12. The lowest is 67.95 ft on 2022-04-05. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Lake Talquin low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 81% 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 Lake Talquin 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 Talquin has risen 0.09 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 Talquin changed over the past year?
The level is -0.02 ft compared with this date last year (68.55 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 69.31 ft and a record low of 67.95 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Florida lake levels.