LakeLevelIs Lake Tuscaloosa low right now?
Lake Tuscaloosa was at 221.32 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 1.15 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Lake Tuscaloosa on Oct 10 in past years
2025221.9−0.6
2024222.7−1.4
2023221.8−0.4
2022222.8−1.4
2021223.8−2.4
2020222.9−1.6
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 221.26 | +0.11 |
| Oct 9 | 221.15 | −0.05 |
| Oct 8 | 221.20 | −0.03 |
| Oct 7 | 221.23 | −0.05 |
| Oct 6 | 221.28 | −0.03 |
| Oct 5 | 221.31 | +0.11 |
| Oct 4 | 221.20 | +0.07 |
| Oct 3 | 221.13 | −0.03 |
| Oct 2 | 221.16 | −0.04 |
| Oct 1 | 221.20 | −0.05 |
| Sep 30 | 221.25 | −0.05 |
| Sep 29 | 221.30 | −0.06 |
| Sep 28 | 221.36 | −0.05 |
| Sep 27 | 221.41 | −0.05 |
About Lake Tuscaloosa
- 10-year range
- 220.3 ft (November 27, 2016) to 226.9 ft (December 28, 2018)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 02464800
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Lake Tuscaloosa low right now?
Lake Tuscaloosa was at 221.32 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 1.15 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
How often is the Lake Tuscaloosa 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 02464800). Readings are provisional and can be revised.