LakeLevelIs Lake Mendota low right now?
Lake Mendota was at 850.05 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 0.08 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Lake Mendota on Oct 10 in past years
2025849.8+0.3
2024850.0+0.0
2022850.2−0.2
2021850.0+0.1
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 850.06 | −0.01 |
| Oct 9 | 850.07 | −0.02 |
| Oct 8 | 850.09 | −0.04 |
| Oct 7 | 850.13 | −0.01 |
| Oct 6 | 850.14 | −0.01 |
| Oct 5 | 850.15 | −0.02 |
| Oct 4 | 850.17 | ±0.00 |
| Oct 3 | 850.17 | ±0.00 |
| Oct 2 | 850.17 | +0.05 |
| Oct 1 | 850.12 | +0.10 |
| Sep 30 | 850.02 | +0.01 |
| Sep 29 | 850.01 | −0.01 |
| Sep 28 | 850.02 | −0.01 |
| Sep 27 | 850.03 | ±0.00 |
About Lake Mendota
- 10-year range
- 847.9 ft (February 9, 2026) to 851.9 ft (July 5, 2024)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 05428000
- Datum
- NAVD88
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- Lake WaubesaWisconsin · 7 mi 844.4 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Mendota low right now?
Lake Mendota was at 850.05 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 0.08 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
How often is the Lake Mendota level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS 05428000). Readings are provisional and can be revised.