
Lake levels
Devils Lake (Wisconsin), WI
- gauge height
- 7.55 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.15 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.15 ft
- Record high
- 14.45 ft
In brief
Devils Lake (Wisconsin)'s gauge read 7.55 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 52% of October readings since 1922.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 7.55 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 14.45 ft (2008-06-13) |
| Record low | 1.49 ft (1965-02-08) |
| Average of all readings | 7.91 ft |
| Data span | 104 years (17,238 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Devils Lake (Wisconsin) full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Devils Lake (Wisconsin) sits at 7.55 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.01 ft.
What is the water level at Devils Lake (Wisconsin) today?
The most recent reading at Devils Lake (Wisconsin) is 7.55 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 Devils Lake (Wisconsin) has ever been?
The highest level for Devils Lake (Wisconsin) in our records is 14.45 ft on 2008-06-13. The lowest is 1.49 ft on 1965-02-08. Our record covers about 104 years of readings.
Is Devils Lake (Wisconsin) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 52% of them, which we classify as about 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 Devils Lake (Wisconsin) 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. Devils Lake (Wisconsin) has fallen 0.01 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Devils Lake (Wisconsin) changed over the past year?
Devils Lake (Wisconsin) is -0.15 ft compared with this date last year (7.55 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 104 years, with a record high of 14.45 ft and a record low of 1.49 ft.
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Quote this reading
Devils Lake (Wisconsin)'s gauge read 7.55 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 52% of October readings since 1922.
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devils-lake-wisconsin-wi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Devils Lake (Wisconsin) water level, 1922 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/devils-lake-wisconsin/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Wisconsin lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.