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Lake Hiwassee, NC

water level
1495.64 ft
Condition
Falling
7-day change
-2.62 ft
30-day change
-12.20 ft
1-year change
+0.33 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority

Since yesterday
-0.34 ft
7-day change
-2.62 ft
30-day change
-12.20 ft
1-year change
+0.33 ft
Record high
1523.78 ft

In brief

Lake Hiwassee stood at 1,495.64 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

Source: Tennessee Valley Authority

Last 30 days

1,4941,4981,5021,5061,510SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 1507.841495.64 ftLAST READING

Last 12 months

1,4791,4891,4991,5091,519OCT 25DEC 25FEB 26APR 26JUN 26AUG 26OCT 26HIGH 1514.48LOW 1483.611495.64 ftLAST READING

Records and averages

Current level1495.64 ft
Record high1523.78 ft (2025-05-18)
Record low1481.37 ft (2025-01-24)
Average of all readings1500.95 ft
Data span1.8 years (651 readings)

Level schematic

1,4801,4911,5031,5141,525PUBLISHED HIGH 1,523.78 ft1,495.64 ftPUBLISHED LOW 1,481.37 ft

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Hiwassee full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Lake Hiwassee sits at 1495.64 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 12.20 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Hiwassee today?

The most recent reading at Lake Hiwassee is 1495.64 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 Hiwassee has ever been?

The highest level for Lake Hiwassee in our records is 1523.78 ft on 2025-05-18. The lowest is 1481.37 ft on 2025-01-24. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.

Why is Lake Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee has fallen 12.20 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.

How much has Lake Hiwassee changed over the past year?

Lake Hiwassee is +0.33 ft compared with this date last year (1495.64 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 1523.78 ft and a record low of 1481.37 ft.

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Lake Hiwassee stood at 1,495.64 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

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lake-hiwassee-nc-water-level-history.csv

651 readings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 13 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Lake Hiwassee water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/lake-hiwassee/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All North Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.