LakeLevelIs Lake Palestine low right now?
Lake Palestine was at 343.08 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.92 ft below its full pool of 345.0 ft. The conservation pool is 88.5% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.31 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
Lake Palestine on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 343.10 | −0.02 | −1.9 |
| Oct 9 | 343.12 | −0.02 | −1.9 |
| Oct 8 | 343.14 | −0.02 | −1.9 |
| Oct 7 | 343.16 | −0.02 | −1.8 |
| Oct 6 | 343.18 | −0.04 | −1.8 |
| Oct 5 | 343.22 | −0.03 | −1.8 |
| Oct 4 | 343.25 | ±0.00 | −1.8 |
| Oct 3 | 343.25 | +0.04 | −1.8 |
| Oct 2 | 343.21 | +0.14 | −1.8 |
| Oct 1 | 343.07 | +0.04 | −1.9 |
| Sep 30 | 343.03 | −0.05 | −2.0 |
| Sep 29 | 343.08 | −0.04 | −1.9 |
| Sep 28 | 343.12 | −0.03 | −1.9 |
| Sep 27 | 343.15 | −0.02 | −1.9 |
About Lake Palestine
- Full pool
- 345.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 279.8 ft (June 21, 2022) to 349.7 ft (March 11, 2016)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SWF district, LPTT2
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Palestine
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- Lake TylerTexas · 20 mi 372.9 ft −0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake AthensTexas · 22 mi 439.7 ft +0.9 wkAt full pool
- Lake StrikerTexas · 28 mi 291.3 ft ±0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Cedar Creek ReservoirTexas · 43 mi 316.6 ft +0.6 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Richland-Chambers ReservoirTexas · 45 mi 312.7 ft +0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Palestine low right now?
Lake Palestine was at 343.08 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.92 ft below its full pool of 345.0 ft. The conservation pool is 88.5% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.31 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Palestine?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 345.0 ft above sea level, per Texas Water Development Board. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Lake Palestine 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. Army Corps of Engineers (SWF district, LPTT2). Readings are provisional and can be revised.