Medina Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
29.9% full
Medina Lake is very low at 1021.88 ft and steady (+0.01 ft in the last 7 days).
42.32 ft below full pool of 1064.20 ft · change since yesterday -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 30% of August readings on record
Where Medina Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 29.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
+0.01 ft
30-day change
+10.34 ft
1-year change
+37.44 ft
Full pool
1064.2 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (29.0 years)
Medina Lake records and averages
| Current level | 1021.88 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 29.9% |
| Storage | 76,114 acre-feet |
| Record high | 1072.0 ft (1997-08-09) |
| Record low | 968.74 ft (2025-05-26) |
| Average of all readings | 1030.69 ft |
| Data span | 29.0 years (9,868 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Medina Lake full right now?
Medina Lake is at 29.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as very low.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 10.34 ft.
What is the water level at Medina Lake today?
The most recent reading is 1021.88 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 Medina Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1072.0 ft on 1997-08-09. The lowest is 968.74 ft on 2025-05-26. Our record covers about 29.0 years of readings.
Is Medina Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 30% of them — very 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 Medina 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. Medina Lake has risen 10.34 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Medina Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +37.44 ft compared with this date last year (1021.88 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 29.0 years, with a record high of 1072.0 ft and a record low of 968.74 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.