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Lake Eckles, FL

water level
29.26 ft
Condition
Below average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.81 ft
30-day change
+0.84 ft
1-year change
+0.32 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
+0.02 ft
7-day change
+0.81 ft
30-day change
+0.84 ft
1-year change
+0.32 ft
Record high
33.14 ft

In brief

Lake Eckles stood at 29.26 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 79% of October readings since 2015.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

28.228.528.829.129.5SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 28.3929.26 ft

Records and averages

Current level29.26 ft
Record high33.14 ft (2024-10-12)
Record low26.40 ft (2026-05-16)
Average of all readings29.74 ft
Data span11 years (4,156 readings)

Level schematic

26.1327.9529.7731.5933.41PUBLISHED HIGH 33.14 ft29.26 ftPUBLISHED LOW 26.40 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Eckles full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Lake Eckles sits at 29.26 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.84 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Eckles today?

The most recent reading at Lake Eckles is 29.26 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Eckles has ever been?

The highest level for Lake Eckles in our records is 33.14 ft on 2024-10-12. The lowest is 26.40 ft on 2026-05-16. Our record covers about 11 years of readings.

Is Lake Eckles low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 21% of them, which we classify as below average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Lake Eckles changing 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 Eckles has risen 0.84 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Eckles changed over the past year?

Lake Eckles is +0.32 ft compared with this date last year (29.26 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11 years, with a record high of 33.14 ft and a record low of 26.40 ft.

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Lake Eckles stood at 29.26 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 79% of October readings since 2015.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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lake-eckles-fl-water-level-history.csv

4,156 readings, Apr 16, 2015 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 35 days, from Feb 10, 2026. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 73 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Lake Eckles water level, 2015 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/fl/lake-eckles/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Florida lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.