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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

7.07.37.67.98.2SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 7.71LOW 7.517.55 ft

Records and averages

Current level7.55 ft
Record high14.45 ft (2008-06-13)
Record low1.49 ft (1965-02-08)
Average of all readings7.91 ft
Data span104 years (17,238 readings)

Level schematic

1.04.58.011.515.0PUBLISHED HIGH 14.45 ft7.55 ftPUBLISHED LOW 1.49 ft

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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Devils Lake (Wisconsin)'s gauge read 7.55 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 52% of October readings since 1922.

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

devils-lake-wisconsin-wi-water-level-history.csv

17,238 readings, Jun 13, 1922 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily from 1991, less frequent before. The longest gap since then is 47 days, from Jan 4, 1996. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 288 KB.

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.

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