North Lake Water Level
Wisconsin · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
12.08 ft
North Lake is current reading available and steady (-0.04 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.04 ft
Reading as of 2024-12-09
Where North Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 3.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.04 ft
7-day change
-0.04 ft
30-day change
+0.10 ft
1-year change
+1.65 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (3.3 years)
North Lake records and averages
| Current level | 12.08 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 12.67 ft (2021-08-17) |
| Record low | 10.07 ft (2023-09-15) |
| Average of all readings | 11.21 ft |
| Data span | 3.3 years (106 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is North Lake full right now?
As of 2024-12-09, North Lake sits at 12.08 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.10 ft.
What is the water level at North Lake today?
The most recent reading is 12.08 ft (2024-12-09), 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 in our records is 12.67 ft on 2021-08-17. The lowest is 10.07 ft on 2023-09-15. Our record covers about 3.3 years of readings.
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 0.10 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?
The level is +1.65 ft compared with this date last year (12.08 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 3.3 years, with a record high of 12.67 ft and a record low of 10.07 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Wisconsin lake levels.