LakeLevelIs Rend Lake low right now?
Rend Lake was at 403.58 ft on October 9, 2026, 1.42 ft below its full pool of 405.0 ft. That is 1.59 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Rend Lake on Oct 9 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 403.61 | −0.04 | −1.4 |
| Oct 8 | 403.65 | −0.02 | −1.4 |
| Oct 7 | 403.67 | −0.05 | −1.3 |
| Oct 6 | 403.72 | −0.04 | −1.3 |
| Oct 5 | 403.76 | −0.03 | −1.2 |
| Oct 4 | 403.79 | −0.02 | −1.2 |
| Oct 3 | 403.81 | −0.02 | −1.2 |
| Oct 2 | 403.83 | −0.02 | −1.2 |
| Oct 1 | 403.85 | −0.05 | −1.1 |
| Sep 30 | 403.90 | −0.06 | −1.1 |
| Sep 29 | 403.96 | −0.04 | −1.0 |
| Sep 28 | 404.00 | −0.03 | −1.0 |
| Sep 27 | 404.03 | −0.01 | −1.0 |
| Sep 26 | 404.04 | −0.04 | −1.0 |
About Rend Lake
- Full pool
- 405.0 ft (Seasonal Rule Curve)
- 10-year range
- -15.4 ft (February 13, 2026) to 4,750.8 ft (February 20, 2024)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVS district, Rend Lk-Big Muddy
- Datum
- NAVD88
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- Lake ShelbyvilleIllinois · 95 mi 599.4 ft −0.2 wkAt full pool
- Clearwater LakeMissouri · 117 mi 494.6 ft −0.6 wk0.6 ft above full pool
- Reelfoot LakeTennessee · 119 mi 281.3 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Rend Lake low right now?
Rend Lake was at 403.58 ft on October 9, 2026, 1.42 ft below its full pool of 405.0 ft. That is 1.59 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Rend Lake?
Full pool (Seasonal Rule Curve) is 405.0 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 Rend 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. Army Corps of Engineers (MVS district, Rend Lk-Big Muddy). Readings are provisional and can be revised.