Lake Waubesa Water Level

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

4.71 ft

Lake Waubesa is low for this time of year and steady (-0.11 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record

Where Lake Waubesa sits historically

TODAY 4.71 ftRECORD LOW3.22 ft2026-03-04RECORD HIGH6.67 ft2024-07-15

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.01 ft

7-day change

-0.11 ft

30-day change

+0.00 ft

1-year change

-1.25 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-154.6–5.1 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-142.9–6.5 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-162.8–7.1 ft2026-08-13

Lake Waubesa records and averages

Current level4.71 ft
Record high6.67 ft (2024-07-15)
Record low3.22 ft (2026-03-04)
Average of all readings4.57 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,807 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Waubesa full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Lake Waubesa sits at 4.71 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Waubesa today?

The most recent reading is 4.71 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 Lake Waubesa has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 6.67 ft on 2024-07-15. The lowest is 3.22 ft on 2026-03-04. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Lake Waubesa low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low 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 Lake Waubesa 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. Lake Waubesa has held steady 0.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Waubesa changed over the past year?

The level is -1.25 ft compared with this date last year (4.71 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 6.67 ft and a record low of 3.22 ft.

Nearby lakes in Wisconsin

Lake Kegonsa water level
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Acewood Pond water level
-0.01 ft · steady
Upper Door Crk Pond water level
0.17 ft · steady
Lake Monona water level
4.97 ft · steady
Lake Mendota water level
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Warner Lagoon water level
1.87 ft · rising

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