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Tionesta Lake conditions today

Tionesta Lake, Pennsylvania
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Water level

1,088.52ft

Down 1.01 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: W wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 68°F. Tuesday: ENE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 65°F.

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Water level

1,088.52ft NAVD88

-1.01 ft in 7 days

1.78 ft below the October normal

Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Tionesta Lake was at 1,088.52 ft on October 26, falling 1.01 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,090.30 ft, so the lake is 1.78 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Pennsylvania
County
Franklin County
Surface area
524 acres
USGS gauge
03019500, Tionesta Creek Reservoir at Tionesta Creek Dam, PA
Coordinates
41.4737° N, 79.4387° W

About Tionesta Lake

Tionesta Lake covers about 524 acres in Franklin County, Pennsylvania and is classed as a reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 03019500, listed as Tionesta Creek Reservoir at Tionesta Creek Dam, PA. 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.

Tionesta Lake questions

Is it windy on Tionesta Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: W wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 68°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 Tionesta Lake right now?

Tionesta Lake was at 1,088.52 ft on October 26, falling 1.01 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,090.30 ft, so the lake is 1.78 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Tionesta Lake?

Tionesta Lake covers about 524 acres (0.8 square miles) of surface water.

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