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FloridaNatural lake, 4,537 acres, Polk County

Lake Rosalie water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

53.50ft NGVD29

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Below normal for October

Past 24 hours
-0.02ft
Past 7 days
-0.07ft
Past 30 days
+0.56ft
vs typical October
-0.37ft

Lake Rosalie was at 53.50 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 53.87 ft, so the lake is 0.37 ft below its usual mark.

Last 30 days

53.053.554.0typicalSep 25Oct 10Oct 25

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.

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Recent daily readings

Lake Rosalie daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NGVD29)Change
Oct 25, 202653.520.00
Oct 24, 202653.52-0.02
Oct 23, 202653.54-0.01
Oct 22, 202653.55-0.01
Oct 21, 202653.560.00
Oct 20, 202653.56-0.01
Oct 19, 202653.57-0.01
Oct 18, 202653.58-0.01
Oct 17, 202653.59+0.02
Oct 16, 202653.57+0.02
Oct 15, 202653.55+0.02
Oct 14, 202653.53+0.02
Oct 13, 202653.51+0.02
Oct 12, 202653.49+0.03

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 1 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Lake Rosalie near Lake Wales, FL. 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 Rosalie water level questions

What is the water level at Lake Rosalie today?

Lake Rosalie was at 53.50 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 53.87 ft, so the lake is 0.37 ft below its usual mark.

Is Lake Rosalie high or low right now?

Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is below normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 52.10 to 55.04 ft, with a typical value of 53.87 ft.

Is Lake Rosalie rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.07 ft), and it is +0.56 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lake Rosalie water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 02268600 (Lake Rosalie near Lake Wales, FL). 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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