LakeLevelIs Storm Lake low right now?
Storm Lake was at 1,398.71 ft on October 10, 2026. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,398.70 | ±0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 1,398.70 | +0.05 |
| Oct 8 | 1,398.65 | ±0.00 |
| Oct 7 | 1,398.65 | −0.01 |
| Oct 6 | 1,398.66 | ±0.00 |
| Oct 5 | 1,398.66 | −0.01 |
| Oct 4 | 1,398.67 | −0.01 |
| Oct 3 | 1,398.68 | −0.01 |
| Oct 2 | 1,398.69 | −0.01 |
| Oct 1 | 1,398.70 | +0.08 |
| Sep 30 | 1,398.62 | +0.02 |
| Sep 29 | 1,398.60 | ±0.00 |
| Sep 28 | 1,398.60 | ±0.00 |
| Sep 27 | 1,398.60 | +0.04 |
About Storm Lake
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 05482140
- Datum
- NAVD88 (gage datum 1385.25 ft + gage height)
Lakes near Storm Lake
- Black Hawk LakeIowa · 23 mi 1,221.9 ft +0.1 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- West Okoboji LakeIowa · 52 mi 1,395.8 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Spirit LakeIowa · 58 mi 1,401.6 ft −0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake PanoramaIowa · 76 mi 1,045.8 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Clear LakeIowa · 97 mi 1,227.0 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Saylorville Lake ReservoirIowa · 99 mi 837.9 ft −1.0 wk1.9 ft above full pool
Questions
Is Storm Lake low right now?
Storm Lake was at 1,398.71 ft on October 10, 2026. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
How often is the Storm 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 05482140). Readings are provisional and can be revised.