
Lake levels
Cisco Lake, MI
- gauge height
- 4.06 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.09 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.09 ft
- Record high
- 4.59 ft
In brief
Cisco Lake's gauge read 4.06 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 86% of October readings since 1970.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 4.06 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4.59 ft (2002-04-21) |
| Record low | 2.28 ft (1974-11-01) |
| Average of all readings | 3.80 ft |
| Data span | 56 years (19,561 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Cisco Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Cisco Lake sits at 4.06 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.02 ft.
What is the water level at Cisco Lake today?
The most recent reading at Cisco Lake is 4.06 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 Cisco Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Cisco Lake in our records is 4.59 ft on 2002-04-21. The lowest is 2.28 ft on 1974-11-01. Our record covers about 56 years of readings.
Is Cisco Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 86% of them, which we classify as 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 Cisco 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. Cisco Lake has risen 0.02 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Cisco Lake changed over the past year?
Cisco Lake is +0.09 ft compared with this date last year (4.06 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 56 years, with a record high of 4.59 ft and a record low of 2.28 ft.
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Quote this reading
Cisco Lake's gauge read 4.06 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 86% of October readings since 1970.
Download the full record
cisco-lake-mi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Cisco Lake water level, 1970 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/cisco-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Michigan lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.