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980.71ft
Down 0.22 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: W wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 70°F. Tuesday: NE wind 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 67°F.
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980.71ft NAVD88
-0.22 ft in 7 days0.52 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
West Branch Reservoir was at 980.71 ft on October 26, falling 0.22 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 980.19 ft, so the lake is 0.52 ft above its usual mark.
Set in Ohio, West Branch Reservoir is a 2,605-acre reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 03092450 (Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH), about 2 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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: W wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 70°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.
West Branch Reservoir was at 980.71 ft on October 26, falling 0.22 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 980.19 ft, so the lake is 0.52 ft above its usual mark.
West Branch Reservoir covers about 2,605 acres (4.1 square miles) of surface water.
If West Branch is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.