Lake Bonham near Bonham water level
Lake, Lake Bonham, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
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What this means
Lake Bonham near Bonham is at 562.39 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 562.54 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.15 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 562.51 ft, a difference of −0.12 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 562.38 ft and 562.77 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
- 562.54 ft0.15 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 562.08 ft – 562.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 562.51 ft−0.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 562.38 ft – 562.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 561.71 ft – 565.92 ft
- Highest on record
- 568.50 ftFebruary 16, 2001
On the water at Lake Bonham near Bonham
Normal levels mean few surprises on the water: ramps in use and the shoreline where you expect it.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Lake near Honey GroveLake, Bois D'Arc Lake | 531.32 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 12 mi |
| Bois D'Arc Creek at FM 409 near Honey GroveRiver gauge, Bois D'Arc Creek | 9.49 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Blue River near BlueRiver gauge, Blue River | 5.48 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 25 mi |
| Middle Sulphur River at CommerceRiver gauge, Middle Sulphur River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | 30 mi | |
| Sister Grove Creek near Blue RidgeRiver gauge, Sister Grove Creek | 11.65 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 30 mi |
| Indian Creek at SH 78 near FarmersvilleRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 7.49 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 31 mi |
| S Sulphur River at SH 11 near CommerceRiver gauge, S Sulphur River | 0.9 cfs | Very low | 34 mi | |
| Lake Crook near ParisLake, Lake Crook | 474.56 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Lake Bonham near Bonham higher than last year?
No, it is 0.12 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 562.51 ft.
How high and low has Lake Bonham near Bonham been?
The highest reading on record is 568.50 ft (February 16, 2001).
How often is Lake Bonham near Bonham updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT.
What is the water level of Lake Bonham near Bonham today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 562.39 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Bonham near Bonham rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake Bonham near Bonham normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Bonham near Bonham?
The highest level on record is 568.50 ft on February 16, 2001.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07332610(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.64538, -96.16415(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 elevation | 562.39 ft | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Bonham near Bonham (usgs:07332610). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/lake-bonham-near-bonham
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