LakeLevelIs Raystown Lake low right now?
Raystown Lake was at 786.23 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.23 ft above its full pool of 786.0 ft. That is 0.59 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Raystown Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 786.24 | ±0.00 | +0.2 |
| Oct 9 | 786.24 | −0.02 | +0.2 |
| Oct 8 | 786.26 | −0.03 | +0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 786.29 | −0.04 | +0.3 |
| Oct 6 | 786.33 | −0.04 | +0.3 |
| Oct 5 | 786.37 | −0.05 | +0.4 |
| Oct 4 | 786.42 | −0.04 | +0.4 |
| Oct 3 | 786.46 | −0.05 | +0.5 |
| Oct 2 | 786.51 | −0.02 | +0.5 |
| Oct 1 | 786.53 | +0.09 | +0.5 |
| Sep 30 | 786.44 | +0.06 | +0.4 |
| Sep 29 | 786.38 | +0.08 | +0.4 |
| Sep 28 | 786.30 | −0.09 | +0.3 |
| Sep 27 | 786.39 | −0.15 | +0.4 |
About Raystown Lake
- Full pool
- 786.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 776.4 ft (December 26, 2021) to 797.5 ft (September 2, 2021)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 01563100
- Datum
- site datum (see USGS site page)
Lakes near Raystown Lake
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- Curwensville LakePennsylvania · 46 mi 1,162.1 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Foster Joseph Sayers LakePennsylvania · 48 mi 630.1 ft +0.0 wkAt full pool
- Alvin R. Bush LakePennsylvania · 65 mi 842.4 ft +0.6 wk1.4 ft above full pool
- Kettle Cr LakePennsylvania · 65 mi 842.4 ft +0.6 wk1.4 ft above full pool
- George B. Stevenson LakePennsylvania · 68 mi 922.2 ft +0.2 wk1.2 ft above full pool
Questions
Is Raystown Lake low right now?
Raystown Lake was at 786.23 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.23 ft above its full pool of 786.0 ft. That is 0.59 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Raystown Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 786.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 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 Raystown Lake 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 01563100). Readings are provisional and can be revised.