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Lake, Osoyoos Lake, Washington, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
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What this means
There is plenty of water in Osoyoos Lake near Oroville: 910.93 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 910.76 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.17 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 910.49 ft, a difference of +0.44 ft. The record high is 917.11 ft, set on June 2, 1972.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt. The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 910.76 ft0.17 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 910.54 ft – 910.92 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 910.49 ft+0.44 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 910.86 ft – 911.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 909.07 ft – 912.47 ft
- Highest on record
- 917.11 ftJune 2, 1972
- Lowest on record
- 908.82 ftOctober 14, 1929
Swimming and boating at Osoyoos Lake near Oroville
High water can flood ramps, parking areas and shoreline campsites, and it carries floating debris. Expect some no-wake zones to be extended.
At 58 °F the water is cold. Even strong swimmers can struggle within minutes, so keep swims short and close to shore.
What happens at each level
- 916.00 ft
- Water will be into the main floors of some of the homes along the shores of Lake Osoyoos, particularly along Blackler Rd and structures near the intersection of Sawtells Rd and Chesaw Rd. Veteran's Memorial Park (including buildings), portions of Blackler Rd, Deep Bay Park, the Veranda Beach boat launch parking lot, and the lower portions of the lumber yard near Zosel Dam will be completely inundated. Water will be up to the structures on the shore along Veranda Dr.
- 915.00 ft
- Water will be seeping into basements of homes along the shores of Lake Osoyoos.
- 914.00 ft
- Veteran's Memorial Park in Osoyoos will experience minor flooding. Wave action on the lake will affect private property and some low-lying structures along the lake shore
- 910.93 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninemile Creek at Eastlake Road near OrovilleRiver gauge, Ninemile Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 1.3 mi |
| Okanogan River at OrovilleRiver gauge, Okanogan River | 6.09 ft | Very low | +2.81 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Similkameen River near NighthawkRiver gauge, Similkameen River | 2.19 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Inkaneep Creek near the MouthRiver gauge, Inkaneep Creek | 1.19 m | Very low | ±0 | 14 km |
| Okanagan River near OliverRiver gauge, Okanagan River | 0.65 m | Low | ±0 | 20 km |
| Antoine Creek at Us Highway 97 near EllisfordeRiver gauge, Antoine Creek | 0.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Bonaparte Creek at TonasketRiver gauge, Bonaparte Creek | 1.06 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Vaseux Creek above Solco CreekRiver gauge, Vaseux Creek | 0.92 m | Very low | ±0 | 34 km |
Questions and answers
Is Osoyoos Lake near Oroville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.44 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 910.49 ft.
What is a normal level for Osoyoos Lake near Oroville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 910.76 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 910.54 ft and 910.92 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is Osoyoos Lake near Oroville really 910.93 ft deep?
No. 910.93 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Osoyoos Lake near Oroville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM PDT, the surface elevation was 910.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Osoyoos Lake near Oroville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Osoyoos Lake near Oroville normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Osoyoos Lake near Oroville?
The highest level on record is 917.11 ft on June 2, 1972. The lowest is 908.82 ft on October 14, 1929.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12439000(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.95655, -119.43951(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 910.93 ft | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Osoyoos Lake near Oroville (usgs:12439000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/osoyoos-lake-near-oroville
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