TexasReservoir, 672 acres, Ellis County
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Outlook. Monday: SE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 82°F.
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526.89ft NGVD29
-0.06 ft in 7 days2.13 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Lake Waxahachie was at 526.89 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 529.02 ft, so the lake is 2.13 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Lake Waxahachie on Wikipedia
Lake Waxahachie covers about 672 acres in Ellis County, Texas and is classed as a reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 08063600, listed as Lk Waxahachie nr Waxahachie, TX. 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.
Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°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.
Lake Waxahachie was at 526.89 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 529.02 ft, so the lake is 2.13 ft below its usual mark.
Lake Waxahachie covers about 672 acres (1.1 square miles) of surface water.
If Waxahachie is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.