Lake Thunderbird and Norman Water Level
Oklahoma · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
1037.42 ft
Lake Thunderbird and Norman is low for this time of year and falling (-0.29 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.05 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where Lake Thunderbird and Norman sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.05 ft
7-day change
-0.29 ft
30-day change
-1.00 ft
1-year change
-1.81 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Lake Thunderbird and Norman records and averages
| Current level | 1037.42 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1047.51 ft (2025-05-06) |
| Record low | 1036.24 ft (2022-11-25) |
| Average of all readings | 1038.95 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Thunderbird and Norman full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake Thunderbird and Norman sits at 1037.42 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.00 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Thunderbird and Norman today?
The most recent reading is 1037.42 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Thunderbird and Norman has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1047.51 ft on 2025-05-06. The lowest is 1036.24 ft on 2022-11-25. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Lake Thunderbird and Norman low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — 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 Lake Thunderbird and Norman low 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 Thunderbird and Norman has fallen 1.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Lake Thunderbird and Norman changed over the past year?
The level is -1.81 ft compared with this date last year (1037.42 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 1047.51 ft and a record low of 1036.24 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oklahoma lake levels.