LakeLevelIs Reelfoot Lake low right now?
Reelfoot Lake was at 281.33 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 0.32 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Reelfoot Lake on Oct 10 in past years
2025281.1+0.2
2024282.2−0.9
2023281.9−0.6
2022281.4−0.0
2021282.2−0.9
2020282.4−1.1
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 281.33 | −0.01 |
| Oct 9 | 281.34 | −0.02 |
| Oct 8 | 281.36 | ±0.00 |
| Oct 7 | 281.36 | −0.02 |
| Oct 6 | 281.38 | −0.03 |
| Oct 5 | 281.41 | −0.01 |
| Oct 4 | 281.42 | −0.02 |
| Oct 3 | 281.44 | +0.04 |
| Oct 2 | 281.40 | +0.11 |
| Oct 1 | 281.29 | −0.03 |
| Sep 30 | 281.32 | −0.03 |
| Sep 29 | 281.35 | −0.02 |
| Sep 28 | 281.37 | −0.03 |
| Sep 27 | 281.40 | −0.02 |
About Reelfoot Lake
- 10-year range
- 280.9 ft (October 25, 2025) to 285.7 ft (February 24, 2019)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 07027000
- Datum
- NAVD88 (gage datum 270.11 ft + gage height)
Lakes near Reelfoot Lake
- Kentucky LakeKentucky · 78 mi 355.0 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake BarkleyKentucky · 80 mi 355.0 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Clearwater LakeMissouri · 93 mi 494.6 ft −0.6 wk0.6 ft above full pool
- Pickwick LakeTennessee · 110 mi 410.4 ft Latest reading
- Arkabutla LakeMississippi · 117 mi 211.3 ft −1.0 wk1.9 ft above full pool
- Rend LakeIllinois · 119 mi 403.6 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Reelfoot Lake low right now?
Reelfoot Lake was at 281.33 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 0.32 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
How often is the Reelfoot 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 07027000). Readings are provisional and can be revised.