Lake Chelan is at 1,093.0 ft and fell 0.1 ft in the last day.
Current Water Level
1,093.0 ft
333.14 m · Reservoir elevation
Compared with the reading at Nov 2, 11:15 AM
Delayed- Measured
- Nov 3, 2026 11:15 AM PST
- Retrieved
- Nov 3, 2026 12:00 PM PST
- Data Source
- USGS (opens in a new tab)
- Datum
- Local reservoir datum (msl)
Water Level Chart
Reservoir elevation from Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026: started at 1,093.92 ft and ended at 1,092.97 ft; low 1,092.92 ft, high 1,093.92 ft.
Gaps in the line are periods with no readings; they are not filled in. View data table
24 Hour Change
−0.13 ft (falling)
from 1,093.10 ft on Nov 2
7 Day Change
−0.95 ft (falling)
from 1,093.92 ft on Oct 27
30 Day Change
n/a change not available
No comparable reading
Conditions & Warnings
Forecast
- This Afternoon53°FPartly Sunny0 mph4% rain
- Tonight38°FPartly Cloudy0 mph4% rain
- Wednesday54°FSunnyS 2 mph2% rain
- Wednesday Night40°FChance Rain ShowersSE 1 mph39% rain
National Weather Service forecast near Chelan, WA, retrieved 2 hours ago.
Water Temperature
No official water temperature gauge is linked to this lake.
No active National Weather Service warnings for this location as of 2 hours ago.
About Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan is a long, deep natural glacial lake in north-central Washington whose level is raised and regulated by Lake Chelan Dam at its outlet. The dam is operated by Chelan County Public Utility District.
Lake Chelan Location
Lake ChelanChelan, Washington
Map location is approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Reservoir elevation
U.S. Geological Survey Water Data · ID
12452000· Local reservoir datum (msl) Official page
The headline number is the reservoir elevation reported by U.S. Geological Survey Water Data (typically every 15 minutes (provisional data)). The "Measured" time is when the agency recorded it; "Retrieved" is when this site last downloaded it.
Recent readings are provisional and may be revised by the agency. Wind, waves and dam operations can change the level between readings. This page is not a flood warning or navigation service; for safety information contact the lake operator and the National Weather Service.
Gauge verified 2026-10-28: LAKE CHELAN AT CHELAN, WA read 1093.76 ft (00062). Coordinates are the gauge location. Confirm reference levels with the operator before publishing.