
Lake levels
Lake Tyler, TX
- water level
- 372.89 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.17 ft
- Capacity
- 84.6%
- Below full
- 2.49 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.17 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.66 ft
- Capacity
- 84.6%
- Below full
- 2.49 ft
In brief
Lake Tyler stood at 372.89 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 84.6% full and 2.49 feet below its full pool of 375 feet. That is lower than 67% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 372.89 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 84.6% |
| Storage | 66,183 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 72,073 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 4,501 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 350.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 375.38 ft |
| Record high | 377.79 ft (2016-04-30) |
| Record low | 367.02 ft (2006-12-10) |
| Average of all readings | 374.10 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (9,909 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Tyler full right now?
Lake Tyler is at 84.6% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.49 ft below full pool of 375.38 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.66 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Tyler today?
The most recent reading at Lake Tyler is 372.89 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Tyler has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Tyler in our records is 377.79 ft on 2016-04-30. The lowest is 367.02 ft on 2006-12-10. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Lake Tyler low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 33% of them, which we classify as below full. 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 Tyler 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 Tyler has fallen 0.66 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Lake Tyler changed over the past year?
Lake Tyler is -1.23 ft compared with this date last year (372.89 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 377.79 ft and a record low of 367.02 ft.
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Lake Tyler stood at 372.89 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 84.6% full and 2.49 feet below its full pool of 375 feet. That is lower than 67% of October readings since 1999.
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lake-tyler-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Tyler water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-tyler/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Texas Water Development Board. All Texas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.