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Lake levels

Wahiawa Reservoir, HI

gauge height
53.78 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
+6.49 ft
30-day change
-17.07 ft
1-year change
-6.03 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
+0.21 ft
7-day change
+6.49 ft
30-day change
-17.07 ft
1-year change
-6.03 ft
Record high
82.96 ft

In brief

Wahiawa Reservoir's gauge read 53.78 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 98% of October readings since 2005.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.

Lake level timeline

4350586674SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 70.85LOW 46.0353.78 ft

Records and averages

Current level53.78 ft
Record high82.96 ft (2026-03-20)
Record low45.91 ft (2026-07-08)
Average of all readings69.24 ft
Data span21 years (7,476 readings)

Level schematic

44.454.464.474.484.4PUBLISHED HIGH 82.96 ft53.78 ftPUBLISHED LOW 45.91 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Wahiawa Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Wahiawa Reservoir sits at 53.78 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 17.07 ft.

What is the water level at Wahiawa Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Wahiawa Reservoir is 53.78 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 Wahiawa Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Wahiawa Reservoir in our records is 82.96 ft on 2026-03-20. The lowest is 45.91 ft on 2026-07-08. Our record covers about 21 years of readings.

Is Wahiawa Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 2% of them, which we classify as low 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 Wahiawa Reservoir 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. Wahiawa Reservoir has fallen 17.07 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Wahiawa Reservoir changed over the past year?

Wahiawa Reservoir is -6.03 ft compared with this date last year (53.78 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 21 years, with a record high of 82.96 ft and a record low of 45.91 ft.

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Wahiawa Reservoir's gauge read 53.78 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 98% of October readings since 2005.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

wahiawa-reservoir-hi-water-level-history.csv

7,476 readings, Oct 1, 2005 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 39 days, from Apr 5, 2022. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 131 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Wahiawa Reservoir water level, 2005 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/hi/wahiawa-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Hawaii lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.