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Cisco Lake, MI

gauge height
4.06 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+0.00 ft
30-day change
+0.02 ft
1-year change
+0.09 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
+0.00 ft
30-day change
+0.02 ft
1-year change
+0.09 ft
Record high
4.59 ft

In brief

Cisco Lake's gauge read 4.06 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 86% of October readings since 1970.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.

Lake level timeline

3.43.74.04.44.7SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 4.09LOW 4.014.06 ft

Records and averages

Current level4.06 ft
Record high4.59 ft (2002-04-21)
Record low2.28 ft (1974-11-01)
Average of all readings3.80 ft
Data span56 years (19,561 readings)

Level schematic

2.192.813.434.064.68PUBLISHED HIGH 4.59 ft4.06 ftPUBLISHED LOW 2.28 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Cisco Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Cisco Lake sits at 4.06 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.02 ft.

What is the water level at Cisco Lake today?

The most recent reading at Cisco Lake is 4.06 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 Cisco Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Cisco Lake in our records is 4.59 ft on 2002-04-21. The lowest is 2.28 ft on 1974-11-01. Our record covers about 56 years of readings.

Is Cisco Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 86% of them, which we classify as high 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 Cisco Lake 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. Cisco Lake has risen 0.02 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Cisco Lake changed over the past year?

Cisco Lake is +0.09 ft compared with this date last year (4.06 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 56 years, with a record high of 4.59 ft and a record low of 2.28 ft.

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Cisco Lake's gauge read 4.06 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 86% of October readings since 1970.

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

Download the full record

cisco-lake-mi-water-level-history.csv

19,561 readings, Oct 1, 1970 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 367 days, from Sep 29, 1982. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 325 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Cisco Lake water level, 1970 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/cisco-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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