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Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven water level

Reservoir, Francis E. Walter Reservoir, Pennsylvania, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

1,304.81ft Down 0.90 ft over the last 24 hours

1,300 1,310 1,320
Surface elevation: 1,304.81 ft. Normal for mid-October.

History

History
1,3001,3201,340ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 161,3001,3201,340ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16
1,3001,3251,3501,375ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 161,3001,3251,3501,375ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
1,3001,3251,3501,375ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261,3001,3251,3501,375ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1,3001,3501,400ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 20261,3001,3501,400ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
1,3001,3501,400ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261,3001,3501,400ftJanAprJulOct2026

202120222023202420252026

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Nothing unusual at Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven right now: the lake level of 1,304.81 ft is in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 1.28 ft above the median of 1,303.53 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1,303.91 ft (+0.90 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.90 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1,304.29 ft and 1,355.74 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
1,303.53 ft1.28 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1,300.41 ft – 1,319.78 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
1,303.91 ft+0.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1,304.29 ft – 1,355.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1,299.23 ft – 1,372.14 ft

Swimming and boating at Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven

At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.

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 07:16 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 11h 6m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lehigh R below Francis E Walter Reservoir near White Haven PARiver gauge, Lehigh R 3.89 ft Below flood stage 0.8 mi
Lehigh River at StoddartsvilleRiver gauge, Lehigh River 182 cfs Normal 5.1 mi
Tobyhanna Creek near BlakesleeRiver gauge, Tobyhanna Creek 215 cfs Normal 6 mi
Tunkhannock Creek near Long PondRiver gauge, Tunkhannock Creek 31.3 cfs Normal 11 mi
Susquehanna River at Wilkes-BarreRiver gauge, Susquehanna River 1.64 ft Below flood stage 13 mi
L Nescopeck Creek Tributary near FreelandRiver gauge, L Nescopeck Creek Tributary 58.4 cfs Normal −5.7 cfs 16 mi
Lackawanna River at Old ForgeRiver gauge, Lackawanna River 2.90 ft Below flood stage 17 mi
Pohopoco Creek at KresgevilleRiver gauge, Pohopoco Creek 65.8 cfs Normal 19 mi

Questions and answers

How does Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven compare with last year?

It is 0.90 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,303.91 ft.

How often is Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT.

What is the water level of Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,304.81 ft. Down 0.90 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven rising or falling?

Down 0.90 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven normal?

Normal 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:01447780 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.11258, -75.72047 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
local
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 1,304.81 ft 2026-10-16 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Francis E. Walter Reservoir near White Haven (usgs:01447780). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/francis-e-walter-reservoir-near-white-haven

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