IdahoNatural lake, 94,641 acres, Bonner County, Kootenai County
Lake Pend Oreille water level
Current level
57.95ft (gage datum)
Reading from Oct 14, 2026
Near normal for October
- Past 24 hours
- -0.11ft
- Past 7 days
- -1.66ft
- Past 30 days
- -ft
- vs typical October
- +0.63ft
Lake Pend Oreille was at 57.95 ft on the gage on October 14, falling 1.66 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 57.32 ft, so the lake is 0.63 ft above its usual mark.
Last 30 days
Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.
Typical level through the year
Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft (gage datum)) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 58.06 | -0.18 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 58.24 | -0.18 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 58.42 | -0.33 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 58.75 | -0.32 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 59.07 | -0.33 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 59.40 | -0.21 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 59.61 | -0.13 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 59.74 | -0.12 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 59.86 | -0.17 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 60.03 | -0.14 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 60.17 | -0.17 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 60.34 | -0.11 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 60.45 | -0.13 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 60.58 | -0.10 |
Reading these numbers
This gauge reports gage height, measured against a local reference point at the station rather than sea level. The number is useful for tracking rises and drops, but it is not an elevation, so do not compare it with charts that list elevations above sea level.
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 8 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Lake Pend Oreille near Hope, ID. 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.
Lake Pend Oreille water level questions
What is the water level at Lake Pend Oreille today?
Lake Pend Oreille was at 57.95 ft on the gage on October 14, falling 1.66 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 57.32 ft, so the lake is 0.63 ft above its usual mark.
Is Lake Pend Oreille high or low right now?
Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is near normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 55.57 to 60.83 ft, with a typical value of 57.32 ft.
Is Lake Pend Oreille rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-1.66 ft).
Where does the Lake Pend Oreille water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 12392500 (Lake Pend Oreille near Hope, ID). 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.
Nearby lakes
If Pend Oreille is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.