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Devils Lake water level

Devils Lake, North Dakota
Photo: Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0

Current level

1,449.85ft NGVD29

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
-0.02ft
Past 7 days
-0.06ft
Past 30 days
-0.19ft
Trend
Steady

Devils Lake was at 1,449.85 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

Last 30 days

1449.81450.01450.3Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Devils Lake daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NGVD29)Change
Oct 25, 20261,449.87-0.11
Oct 24, 20261,449.98+0.09
Oct 23, 20261,449.89-0.01
Oct 22, 20261,449.90-0.01
Oct 21, 20261,449.910.00
Oct 20, 20261,449.910.00
Oct 19, 20261,449.91-0.02
Oct 18, 20261,449.93-0.02
Oct 17, 20261,449.95-0.02
Oct 16, 20261,449.97-0.05
Oct 15, 20261,450.02+0.04
Oct 14, 20261,449.98-0.04
Oct 13, 20261,450.02+0.04
Oct 12, 20261,449.98+0.02

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains NGVD29 vs NAVD88.

Natural lake levels usually move slowly, following rain, snowmelt and evaporation. A rise after a wet week can flood low docks and beaches, while late-summer lows expose rocks and weed beds near shore.

The gauge is about 5 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Devils Lake near Devils Lake, ND. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.

Devils Lake water level questions

What is the water level at Devils Lake today?

Devils Lake was at 1,449.85 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

Is Devils Lake rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.06 ft), and it is -0.19 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Devils Lake water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05056500 (Devils Lake near Devils Lake, ND). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.

How often is this page updated?

The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.

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