Reelfoot Lake Water Level
Tennessee · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
12.01 ft
Reelfoot Lake is about average for this time of year and steady (-0.04 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 49% of August readings on record
Where Reelfoot Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.04 ft
30-day change
-0.35 ft
1-year change
+0.34 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Reelfoot Lake records and averages
| Current level | 12.01 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 15.56 ft (2025-04-08) |
| Record low | 10.74 ft (2025-10-25) |
| Average of all readings | 12.25 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,782 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reelfoot Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Reelfoot Lake sits at 12.01 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.35 ft.
What is the water level at Reelfoot Lake today?
The most recent reading is 12.01 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 Reelfoot Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 15.56 ft on 2025-04-08. The lowest is 10.74 ft on 2025-10-25. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Reelfoot Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 49% of them — about average 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 Reelfoot 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. Reelfoot Lake has fallen 0.35 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Reelfoot Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.34 ft compared with this date last year (12.01 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 15.56 ft and a record low of 10.74 ft.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Tennessee lake levels.