Tioga Lake Water Level

Pennsylvania · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

1081.55 ft

Tioga Lake is high for this time of year and rising (+0.21 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.02 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 82% of August readings on record

Where Tioga Lake sits historically

TODAY 1081.55 ftRECORD LOW1076.62 ft2020-10-19RECORD HIGH1103.74 ft2020-12-26

Today's level compared with every reading in our 9.9-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.02 ft

7-day change

+0.21 ft

30-day change

+0.07 ft

1-year change

+0.08 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-171081.1–1081.9 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-141079.8–1085.7 ft2026-08-14

Full history (9.9 years)

2016-10-011074.2–1100.2 ft2026-08-12

Tioga Lake records and averages

Current level1081.55 ft
Record high1103.74 ft (2020-12-26)
Record low1076.62 ft (2020-10-19)
Average of all readings1082.05 ft
Data span9.9 years (3,603 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Tioga Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Tioga Lake sits at 1081.55 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.07 ft.

What is the water level at Tioga Lake today?

The most recent reading is 1081.55 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 Tioga Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1103.74 ft on 2020-12-26. The lowest is 1076.62 ft on 2020-10-19. Our record covers about 9.9 years of readings.

Is Tioga Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 82% 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 Tioga 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. Tioga Lake has risen 0.07 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Tioga Lake changed over the past year?

The level is +0.08 ft compared with this date last year (1081.55 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 9.9 years, with a record high of 1103.74 ft and a record low of 1076.62 ft.

Nearby lakes in Pennsylvania

Hammond Lake water level
1086.52 ft · steady
Cowanesque Lake water level
1080.96 ft · rising
Kettle Cr Lake water level
842.01 ft · steady
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake water level
630.81 ft · steady
Francis E. Walter Reservoir water level
1364.05 ft · falling
Stillwater Lake water level
1572.9 ft · steady

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