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North Lake, WI

water level
907.49 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
+0.40 ft
1-year change
+0.22 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
+0.40 ft
1-year change
+0.22 ft
Record high
911.36 ft

In brief

North Lake stood at 907.49 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 89% of October readings since 1937.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

906.7907.0907.3907.6908.0SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 907.57LOW 907.06907.49 ft

Records and averages

Current level907.49 ft
Record high911.36 ft (2020-05-25)
Record low901.00 ft (1958-12-01)
Average of all readings905.32 ft
Data span89 years (4,242 readings)

Level schematic

900.6903.4906.2909.0911.8PUBLISHED HIGH 911.36 ft907.49 ftPUBLISHED LOW 901.00 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is North Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, North Lake sits at 907.49 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.40 ft.

What is the water level at North Lake today?

The most recent reading at North Lake is 907.49 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest North Lake has ever been?

The highest level for North Lake in our records is 911.36 ft on 2020-05-25. The lowest is 901.00 ft on 1958-12-01. Our record covers about 89 years of readings.

Is North Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 89% of them, which we classify as high 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 North 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. North Lake has risen 0.40 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has North Lake changed over the past year?

North Lake is +0.22 ft compared with this date last year (907.49 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 89 years, with a record high of 911.36 ft and a record low of 901.00 ft.

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North Lake stood at 907.49 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 89% of October readings since 1937.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

north-lake-wi-water-level-history.csv

4,242 readings, May 11, 1937 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily from 2026, less frequent before. The longest gap since then is 15 days, from May 18, 2026. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 79 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “North Lake water level, 1937 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/north-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Wisconsin lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.