South Lake Water Level
Florida · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
93.74 ft
South Lake is below average for this time of year and steady (-0.14 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2025-11-19 · higher than 33% of November readings on record
Where South Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.14 ft
30-day change
-0.20 ft
1-year change
-0.08 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (4.3 years)
South Lake records and averages
| Current level | 93.74 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 95.17 ft (2022-09-29) |
| Record low | 92.09 ft (2024-06-10) |
| Average of all readings | 93.51 ft |
| Data span | 4.3 years (1,539 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is South Lake full right now?
As of 2025-11-19, South Lake sits at 93.74 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.20 ft.
What is the water level at South Lake today?
The most recent reading is 93.74 ft (2025-11-19), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest South Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 95.17 ft on 2022-09-29. The lowest is 92.09 ft on 2024-06-10. Our record covers about 4.3 years of readings.
Is South Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every November in our records, the current level is higher than 33% of them — 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 South Lake 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. South Lake has fallen 0.20 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has South Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -0.08 ft compared with this date last year (93.74 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.3 years, with a record high of 95.17 ft and a record low of 92.09 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.