TexasReservoir, 2,400 acres, Cherokee County, Rusk County
Lake Striker water level
Current level
290.51ft NAVD88
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
Well below normal for October
- Past 24 hours
- -0.01ft
- Past 7 days
- -0.08ft
- Past 30 days
- -ft
- vs typical October
- -2.28ft
Lake Striker was at 290.51 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.08 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 292.79 ft, so the lake is 2.28 ft below 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 NAVD88) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | 290.52 | -0.01 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 290.53 | -0.02 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 290.55 | -0.01 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 290.56 | -0.01 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 290.57 | -0.02 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 290.59 | -0.02 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 290.61 | -0.01 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 290.62 | +0.01 |
Reading these numbers
Readings are elevations in feet above the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88), the current national reference. Older dam documents often quote NGVD29 instead, which can differ by a few feet. See NGVD29 vs NAVD88.
On a reservoir, a few feet of drop changes the shoreline more than you would think. Low water exposes stumps, sandbars and old roadbeds that are normally well under the hull, and some ramps end before the water does.
High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.
The gauge is about 2 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Lk Striker nr Reklaw, TX. 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 Striker water level questions
What is the water level at Lake Striker today?
Lake Striker was at 290.51 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.08 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 292.79 ft, so the lake is 2.28 ft below its usual mark.
Is Lake Striker high or low right now?
Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is well below normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 291.05 to 293.02 ft, with a typical value of 292.79 ft.
Is Lake Striker rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.08 ft).
Where does the Lake Striker water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 08033810 (Lk Striker nr Reklaw, TX). 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 Striker is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.