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Kerr Lake water level today
288.17 ft above sea level (October 20, 2026 at 3:55 AM). Kerr Lake is rising slowly: up 0.16 ft in the past 7 days and down 1.03 ft over 30 days.
Kerr Lake level over the last 12 months
12-month low: 287.74 ft (October 10, 2026). High: 300.88 ft (April 10, 2026). Swing: 13.14 ft.
Daily Kerr Lake levels, last 30 days
| Date | Elevation (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 288.17 | ±0.00 ft |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 288.17 | −0.05 ft |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 288.22 | −0.04 ft |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 288.26 | ±0.00 ft |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 288.26 | +0.06 ft |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 288.20 | +0.05 ft |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 288.15 | +0.14 ft |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 288.01 | +0.26 ft |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 287.75 | −0.02 ft |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 287.77 | +0.03 ft |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 287.74 | −0.06 ft |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 287.80 | −0.02 ft |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 287.82 | −0.10 ft |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 287.92 | −0.04 ft |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 287.96 | ±0.00 ft |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 287.96 | −0.10 ft |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 288.06 | −0.02 ft |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 288.08 | −0.10 ft |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 288.18 | −0.16 ft |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 288.34 | −0.30 ft |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 288.64 | +0.01 ft |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 288.63 | −0.07 ft |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 288.70 | +0.06 ft |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 288.64 | −0.09 ft |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 288.73 | −0.02 ft |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 288.75 | −0.13 ft |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 288.88 | −0.05 ft |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 288.93 | −0.19 ft |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 289.12 | −0.08 ft |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 289.20 | +0.02 ft |
Monthly average levels
| Month | Average | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 296.41 | 295.91 | 296.95 |
| Dec 2025 | 295.29 | 294.79 | 295.93 |
| Jan 2026 | 294.47 | 294.08 | 294.84 |
| Feb 2026 | 295.66 | 294.24 | 298.25 |
| Mar 2026 | 299.35 | 298.21 | 300.44 |
| Apr 2026 | 300.52 | 300.12 | 300.88 |
| May 2026 | 299.65 | 299.17 | 300.11 |
| Jun 2026 | 298.71 | 297.73 | 299.81 |
| Jul 2026 | 295.73 | 294.25 | 297.58 |
| Aug 2026 | 292.83 | 291.16 | 294.54 |
| Sep 2026 | 289.64 | 288.63 | 291.01 |
| Oct 2026 * | 288.04 | 287.74 | 288.34 |
* partial month or year.
Kerr Lake year by year
| Year | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 * | 287.74 Oct 10 | 300.88 Apr 10 | 295.72 |
| 2025 | 294.79 Dec 31 | 308.46 Feb 20 | 299.49 |
| 2024 | 296.28 Jan 7 | 306.05 Aug 12 | 300.14 |
| 2023 * | 296.84 Dec 8 | 299.15 Dec 19 | 297.56 |
Kerr Lake on this date in past years
| Year | Level on this date | Today vs then |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 297.05 ft | −8.88 ft |
| 2024 | 298.25 ft | −10.08 ft |
| 2023 | 297.74 ft | −9.57 ft |
Is Kerr Lake full?
U.S. Geological Survey does not publish a full-pool figure in this data feed, so compare today's 288.17 ft with the 12-month range above (287.74 to 300.88 ft) and with past years.
Is Kerr Lake rising or falling?
Kerr Lake is rising slowly: up 0.16 ft in the past 7 days and down 1.03 ft over 30 days. In the latest day it moved ±0.00 ft.
How does Kerr Lake compare with last year?
Compared with the same date last year, the lake is 8.88 ft lower. Two years ago on this date it stood at 298.25 ft.
Data source
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS Water Data), gauge 02079490; readings since Oct 16, 2023. Official source · how we collect it.