Is Lake Texana low right now?
Lake Texana was at 42.27 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.73 ft below its full pool of 44.0 ft. The conservation pool is 89.3% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.45 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.09 ft a day.
Lake Texana on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 42.28 | −0.02 | −1.7 |
| Oct 9 | 42.30 | −0.01 | −1.7 |
| Oct 8 | 42.31 | ±0.00 | −1.7 |
| Oct 7 | 42.31 | ±0.00 | −1.7 |
| Oct 6 | 42.31 | +0.01 | −1.7 |
| Oct 5 | 42.30 | +0.23 | −1.7 |
| Oct 4 | 42.07 | +0.41 | −1.9 |
| Oct 3 | 41.66 | +0.33 | −2.3 |
| Oct 2 | 41.33 | +0.10 | −2.7 |
| Oct 1 | 41.23 | −0.02 | −2.8 |
| Sep 30 | 41.25 | ±0.00 | −2.8 |
| Sep 29 | 41.25 | −0.01 | −2.8 |
| Sep 28 | 41.26 | ±0.00 | −2.7 |
| Sep 27 | 41.26 | −0.03 | −2.7 |
About Lake Texana
- Full pool
- 44.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- -1,310.7 ft (November 21, 2023) to 44.7 ft (May 16, 2021)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 08164525
- Datum
- NAVD88
Lakes near Lake Texana
- Coleto Ck ReservoirTexas · 37 mi 94.7 ft +0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Barker ReservoirTexas · 83 mi 83.6 ft −0.9 wk12.7 ft above full pool
- Addicks ReservoirTexas · 85 mi 85.7 ft −2.8 wk19.6 ft above full pool
- Lake Corpus ChristiTexas · 98 mi 91.7 ft −0.3 wkNormal for this time of year
- Somerville LakeTexas · 99 mi 236.7 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Choke Canyon ReservoirTexas · 105 mi 190.9 ft −0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Texana low right now?
Lake Texana was at 42.27 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.73 ft below its full pool of 44.0 ft. The conservation pool is 89.3% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.45 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.09 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Texana?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 44.0 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 Texana 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 08164525). Readings are provisional and can be revised.