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Lake Horton conditions today

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Water level

774.90ft

Down 0.31 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: ENE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 74°F.

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Water level

774.90ft above sea level

-0.31 ft in 7 days

2.27 ft below the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lake Horton was at 774.90 ft on October 26, falling 0.31 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 777.17 ft, so the lake is 2.27 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Georgia
USGS gauge
02344423, Lake Horton Headwater near Fayetteville, GA
Coordinates
33.3186° N, 84.4186° W

About Lake Horton

Lake Horton covers a stretch of water in Georgia and is classed as a natural lake.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02344423 (Lake Horton Headwater near Fayetteville, GA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

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.

Lake Horton questions

Is it windy on Lake Horton today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 71°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.

What is the water level at Lake Horton right now?

Lake Horton was at 774.90 ft on October 26, falling 0.31 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 777.17 ft, so the lake is 2.27 ft below its usual mark.

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