Water level
1,036.84ft (gage datum)
-0.11 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Thunderbird was at 1,036.84 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.11 ft over the past week.
OklahomaReservoir, 5,498 acres
Lake Thunderbird conditions today
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Water level
1,036.84ft
Down 0.11 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SSE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 78°F. Tuesday: S wind 3 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 75°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Oklahoma
- Surface area
- 5,498 acres
- USGS gauge
- 07229900, Lake Thunderbird near Norman, OK
- Coordinates
- 35.2208° N, 97.2382° W
Background reading: Lake Thunderbird on Wikipedia
About Lake Thunderbird
Set in Oklahoma, Lake Thunderbird is a 5,498-acre reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 07229900, listed as Lake Thunderbird near Norman, OK. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. 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.
Lake Thunderbird questions
Is it windy on Lake Thunderbird today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 78°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 Thunderbird right now?
Lake Thunderbird was at 1,036.84 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.11 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Thunderbird?
Lake Thunderbird covers about 5,498 acres (8.6 square miles) of surface water.
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