Lake levels
Cle Elum Lake, WA
- water level
- 2123.75 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.53 ft
- 30-day change
- -7.20 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.55 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.53 ft
- 30-day change
- -7.20 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.55 ft
- Record high
- 2240.07 ft
In brief
Cle Elum Lake stood at 2,123.75 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is higher than 62% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 2123.75 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2240.07 ft (2022-06-29) |
| Record low | 2116.36 ft (2024-10-19) |
| Average of all readings | 2174.22 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,997 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Cle Elum Lake full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Cle Elum Lake sits at 2123.75 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 7.20 ft.
What is the water level at Cle Elum Lake today?
The most recent reading at Cle Elum Lake is 2123.75 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Cle Elum Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Cle Elum Lake in our records is 2240.07 ft on 2022-06-29. The lowest is 2116.36 ft on 2024-10-19. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Cle Elum Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 62% 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 Cle Elum Lake 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. Cle Elum Lake has fallen 7.20 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Cle Elum Lake changed over the past year?
Cle Elum Lake is +5.55 ft compared with this date last year (2123.75 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 2240.07 ft and a record low of 2116.36 ft.
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Quote this reading
Cle Elum Lake stood at 2,123.75 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is higher than 62% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
cle-elum-lake-wa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Cle Elum Lake water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/cle-elum-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Washington lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.