
Lake levels
Lake Guntersville, AL
- water level
- 593.65 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -0.68 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.70 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.47 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- -0.17 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.68 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.70 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.47 ft
- Record high
- 595.36 ft
In brief
Lake Guntersville stood at 593.65 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 593.65 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 595.36 ft (2025-04-07) |
| Record low | 592.98 ft (2025-03-15) |
| Average of all readings | 594.32 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Guntersville full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake Guntersville sits at 593.65 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.70 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Guntersville today?
The most recent reading at Lake Guntersville is 593.65 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Guntersville has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Guntersville in our records is 595.36 ft on 2025-04-07. The lowest is 592.98 ft on 2025-03-15. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Lake Guntersville low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Lake Guntersville has fallen 0.70 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Lake Guntersville changed over the past year?
Lake Guntersville is -0.47 ft compared with this date last year (593.65 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 595.36 ft and a record low of 592.98 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Guntersville stood at 593.65 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
lake-guntersville-al-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Guntersville water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/al/lake-guntersville/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Alabama lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.