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Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama water level

Lake, Lake Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Surface elevation

221.21ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Water level
221.21 ft
221 222 223

History

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221222223ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 16221222223ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
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222224226ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026222224226ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

At 221.21 ft, Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama is far below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 222.48 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 1.27 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 221.61 ft, a difference of −0.40 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 221.13 ft and 221.83 ft.

Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
222.48 ft1.27 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
221.34 ft – 223.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
221.61 ft−0.40 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
221.13 ft – 221.83 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
221.13 ft – 225.40 ft

Swimming and boating at Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Low water changes a lake fast for boaters. Some ramps get shorter or close, docks may be moved, and rocks and sandbars that are usually well under the surface come within reach of a prop.

If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:56 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 11h 21m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Black Warrior River below Holt L&d near HoltRiver gauge, Black Warrior River 123.10 ft Low −0.19 ft 3.3 mi
Black Warrior River at Holt L&d near HoltRiver gauge, Black Warrior River 186.77 ft High +0.19 ft 3.4 mi
Black Warrior River at NorthportRiver gauge, Black Warrior River 123.15 ft Normal −0.23 ft 6 mi
Black Warrior River below Oliver L&d near TuscaloosaRiver gauge, Black Warrior River 95.51 ft Normal −0.25 ft 7 mi
Cribbs Mill Creek at Ww Plant at TuscaloosaRiver gauge, Cribbs Mill Creek 6.7 cfs Normal 7 mi
North River near SamanthaRiver gauge, North River 1.71 ft Normal −0.03 ft 16 mi
Sipsey River near ElrodRiver gauge, Sipsey River 5.24 ft Low −0.24 ft 16 mi
Black Warrior River below Bankhead L&d near BessemerRiver gauge, Black Warrior River 186.83 ft High +0.19 ft 16 mi

Questions and answers

Is Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama higher than last year?

No, it is 0.40 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 221.61 ft.

How often is Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT.

What is the water level of Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 221.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02464800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.26734, -87.50612 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Surface elevation elevation 221.21 ft 2026-10-16 21:15 Provisional
Water level stage 221.21 ft 2026-10-16 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, Alabama (usgs:02464800). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/lake-tuscaloosa-near-tuscaloosa-alabama

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer