Whitney Point Lake Water Level

New York · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

973.62 ft

Whitney Point Lake is high for this time of year and steady (+0.14 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.06 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 88% of August readings on record

Where Whitney Point Lake sits historically

TODAY 973.62 ftRECORD LOW972.51 ft2022-08-26RECORD HIGH987.82 ft2026-03-12

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.06 ft

7-day change

+0.14 ft

30-day change

+0.51 ft

1-year change

+0.41 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-17973.1–973.8 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14971.3–989.6 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-16970.8–988.5 ft2026-08-12

Whitney Point Lake records and averages

Current level973.62 ft
Record high987.82 ft (2026-03-12)
Record low972.51 ft (2022-08-26)
Average of all readings973.61 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,823 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitney Point Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Whitney Point Lake sits at 973.62 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.51 ft.

What is the water level at Whitney Point Lake today?

The most recent reading is 973.62 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 Whitney Point Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 987.82 ft on 2026-03-12. The lowest is 972.51 ft on 2022-08-26. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Whitney Point Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 88% 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 Whitney Point 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. Whitney Point Lake has risen 0.51 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Whitney Point Lake changed over the past year?

The level is +0.41 ft compared with this date last year (973.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 987.82 ft and a record low of 972.51 ft.

Nearby lakes in New York

Cayuga Inlet (Cayuga Lake) water level
382.59 ft · steady
Cannonsville Reservoir water level
1136.67 ft · rising
East Sidney Lake water level
1150.91 ft · falling
Onondaga Lake water level
363.43 ft · steady
Owasco Lake water level
712.64 ft · steady
Pepacton Reservoir water level
1272.6 ft · falling

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