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Sardis Lake water level today
248.60 ft above sea level (October 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM). It is 1.55 ft above the Corps' guide curve target for today (247.05 ft). Sardis Lake is falling steadily: down 1.15 ft in the past 7 days and down 4.47 ft over 30 days.
Sardis Lake level over the last 12 months
12-month low: 235.90 ft (January 7, 2026). High: 261.06 ft (July 31, 2026). Swing: 25.16 ft.
Daily Sardis Lake levels, last 30 days
| Date | Elevation (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 248.60 | −0.03 ft |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 248.63 | −0.22 ft |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 248.85 | −0.23 ft |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 249.08 | −0.18 ft |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 249.26 | −0.17 ft |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 249.43 | −0.18 ft |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 249.61 | −0.14 ft |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 249.75 | −0.11 ft |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 249.86 | −0.13 ft |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 249.99 | −0.13 ft |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 250.12 | −0.16 ft |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 250.28 | −0.12 ft |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 250.40 | −0.12 ft |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 250.52 | −0.14 ft |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 250.66 | −0.12 ft |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 250.78 | −0.17 ft |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 250.95 | −0.11 ft |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 251.06 | −0.12 ft |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 251.18 | −0.02 ft |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 251.20 | −0.12 ft |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 251.32 | −0.14 ft |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 251.46 | −0.12 ft |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 251.58 | −0.20 ft |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 251.78 | −0.21 ft |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 251.99 | −0.17 ft |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 252.16 | −0.17 ft |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 252.33 | −0.21 ft |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 252.54 | −0.20 ft |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 252.74 | −0.13 ft |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 252.87 | −0.20 ft |
Monthly average levels
| Month | Average | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 240.89 | 237.26 | 246.55 |
| Dec 2025 | 236.71 | 236.04 | 237.30 |
| Jan 2026 | 238.56 | 235.90 | 243.57 |
| Feb 2026 | 243.75 | 243.45 | 244.08 |
| Mar 2026 | 249.10 | 244.10 | 252.16 |
| Apr 2026 | 253.24 | 252.24 | 254.95 |
| May 2026 | 257.40 | 255.58 | 258.96 |
| Jun 2026 | 259.60 | 258.87 | 260.13 |
| Jul 2026 | 260.52 | 260.16 | 261.06 |
| Aug 2026 | 259.28 | 257.24 | 261.01 |
| Sep 2026 | 254.06 | 251.32 | 257.04 |
| Oct 2026 * | 250.01 | 248.60 | 251.20 |
* partial month or year.
Sardis Lake year by year
| Year | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 * | 235.90 Jan 7 | 261.06 Jul 31 | 252.71 |
| 2025 | 236.04 Dec 9 | 267.72 Jun 22 | 252.55 |
| 2024 | 236.38 Dec 27 | 261.23 May 15 | 250.84 |
| 2023 * | 236.13 Dec 10 | 248.62 Oct 15 | 240.16 |
Sardis Lake on this date in past years
| Year | Level on this date | Today vs then |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250.23 ft | −1.63 ft |
| 2024 | 247.09 ft | +1.51 ft |
| 2023 | 247.64 ft | +0.96 ft |
Is Sardis Lake full?
The Corps of Engineers manages Sardis Lake to a seasonal guide curve rather than one fixed full level. Today's target is 247.05 ft and the lake is 1.55 ft above it.
Is Sardis Lake rising or falling?
Sardis Lake is falling steadily: down 1.15 ft in the past 7 days and down 4.47 ft over 30 days. In the latest day it moved −0.03 ft.
How does Sardis Lake compare with last year?
Compared with the same date last year, the lake is 1.63 ft lower. Two years ago on this date it stood at 247.09 ft.
Data source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS Data API), gauge Sardis Lake.Elev.Inst.1Hour.0.DCP-rev; readings since Oct 15, 2023. Official source · how we collect it.
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