Lake Weatherford Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
59.5% full
Lake Weatherford is low at 888.58 ft and falling (-0.25 ft in the last 7 days).
7.42 ft below full pool of 896.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 14% of August readings on record
Where Lake Weatherford sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 28.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.25 ft
30-day change
-1.19 ft
1-year change
-3.28 ft
Full pool
896.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (28.0 years)
Lake Weatherford records and averages
| Current level | 888.58 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 59.5% |
| Storage | 10,593 acre-feet |
| Record high | 898.33 ft (2004-06-09) |
| Record low | 886.42 ft (2006-08-27) |
| Average of all readings | 892.5 ft |
| Data span | 28.0 years (9,997 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Weatherford full right now?
Lake Weatherford is at 59.5% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as low.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.19 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Weatherford today?
The most recent reading is 888.58 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Weatherford has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 898.33 ft on 2004-06-09. The lowest is 886.42 ft on 2006-08-27. Our record covers about 28.0 years of readings.
Is Lake Weatherford low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 14% of them — low. 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 Weatherford 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 Weatherford has fallen 1.19 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Lake Weatherford changed over the past year?
The level is -3.28 ft compared with this date last year (888.58 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 28.0 years, with a record high of 898.33 ft and a record low of 886.42 ft.
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Source: the Texas Water Development Board. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Texas lake levels.