PennsylvaniaReservoir, Carbon County, Luzerne County
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1,302.88ft
Down 2.60 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°F. Tuesday: N wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 58°F.
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1,302.88ft above sea level
-2.60 ft in 7 days10.61 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Francis E. Walter Reservoir was at 1,302.88 ft on October 26, falling 2.60 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,313.49 ft, so the lake is 10.61 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Francis E. Walter Reservoir on Wikipedia
Francis E. Walter Reservoir covers a stretch of water in Carbon County, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and is classed as a reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 01447780 (Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven, PA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Francis E. Walter Reservoir was at 1,302.88 ft on October 26, falling 2.60 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,313.49 ft, so the lake is 10.61 ft below its usual mark.
If Francis E. Walter is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.