
Lake levels
Lake Marion (Florida), FL
- water level
- 66.40 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.51 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.40 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.18 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.51 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.40 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.18 ft
- Record high
- 67.98 ft
In brief
Lake Marion (Florida) stood at 66.40 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 74% of October readings since 2005.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 66.40 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 67.98 ft (2022-09-30) |
| Record low | 64.40 ft (2007-05-31) |
| Average of all readings | 65.80 ft |
| Data span | 21 years (7,605 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Marion (Florida) full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Marion (Florida) sits at 66.40 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.40 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Marion (Florida) today?
The most recent reading at Lake Marion (Florida) is 66.40 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 Marion (Florida) has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Marion (Florida) in our records is 67.98 ft on 2022-09-30. The lowest is 64.40 ft on 2007-05-31. Our record covers about 21 years of readings.
Is Lake Marion (Florida) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 74% of them, which we classify as above 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 Marion (Florida) 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 Marion (Florida) has risen 0.40 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 Marion (Florida) changed over the past year?
Lake Marion (Florida) is +0.18 ft compared with this date last year (66.40 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 21 years, with a record high of 67.98 ft and a record low of 64.40 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Marion (Florida) stood at 66.40 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 74% of October readings since 2005.
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lake-marion-florida-fl-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Marion (Florida) water level, 2005 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/fl/lake-marion-florida/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Florida lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.