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WisconsinNatural lake, 261 acres, Walworth County

North Lake water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

907.45ft NAVD88

Reading from Oct 24, 2026

Past 24 hours
-0.01ft
Past 7 days
-0.06ft
Past 30 days
-0.04ft
Trend
Steady

North Lake was at 907.45 ft on October 24, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

Last 30 days

907.2907.4907.6907.8Sep 21Oct 6Oct 23

Recent daily readings

North Lake daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NAVD88)Change
Oct 23, 2026907.460.00
Oct 22, 2026907.460.00
Oct 21, 2026907.46-0.05
Oct 16, 2026907.51+0.02
Oct 15, 2026907.490.00
Oct 14, 2026907.49+0.01
Oct 13, 2026907.48-0.01
Oct 12, 2026907.490.00
Oct 11, 2026907.49-0.01
Oct 10, 2026907.500.00
Oct 9, 2026907.50-0.01
Oct 8, 2026907.51-0.01
Oct 7, 2026907.52-0.01
Oct 6, 2026907.53-0.01

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.

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 listed by USGS as North Lake near Elkhorn, WI. 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.

North Lake water level questions

What is the water level at North Lake today?

North Lake was at 907.45 ft on October 24, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

Is North Lake rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.06 ft), and it is -0.04 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the North Lake water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05545000 (North Lake near Elkhorn, WI). 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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