Cle Elum Lake Water Level
Washington · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
2151.79 ft
Cle Elum Lake is above average for this time of year and falling (-11.30 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -4.74 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 62% of August readings on record
Where Cle Elum Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-4.74 ft
7-day change
-11.30 ft
30-day change
-46.38 ft
1-year change
+19.87 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (4.5 years)
Cle Elum Lake records and averages
| Current level | 2151.79 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2240.07 ft (2022-06-29) |
| Record low | 2116.36 ft (2024-10-19) |
| Average of all readings | 2176.21 ft |
| Data span | 4.5 years (1,997 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cle Elum Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Cle Elum Lake sits at 2151.79 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 46.38 ft.
What is the water level at Cle Elum Lake today?
The most recent reading is 2151.79 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 Cle Elum Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 2240.07 ft on 2022-06-29. The lowest is 2116.36 ft on 2024-10-19. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.
Is Cle Elum Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 62% of them — above 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 Cle Elum Lake 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. Cle Elum Lake has fallen 46.38 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 Cle Elum Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +19.87 ft compared with this date last year (2151.79 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 2240.07 ft and a record low of 2116.36 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Washington lake levels.