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SwedenStorm Lake at Storm Lake water level
Lake, Storm Lake, Iowa, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
What this means
The latest lake level at Storm Lake at Storm Lake is 13.41 ft. There is no published reference for this lake yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 13.36 ft and 13.46 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Swimming and boating at Storm Lake at Storm Lake
Without a published normal range, the trend is the most useful thing here: a steady lake means few changes at the shore.
At 53 °F the water is cold. Even strong swimmers can struggle within minutes, so keep swims short and close to shore.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River at Linn GroveRiver gauge, Little Sioux River | 6.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 19 mi |
| North Raccoon River near Sac CityRiver gauge, North Raccoon River | 511 cfs | High | −100.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Black Hawk Lake at Lake ViewLake, Black Hawk Lake | 8.06 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Willow Creek near CornellRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 82.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 24 mi |
| Little Sioux River at CorrectionvilleRiver gauge, Little Sioux River | 5.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 33 mi |
| Ocheyedan River near SpencerRiver gauge, Ocheyedan River | 2.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 35 mi |
| Pilot Creek at County Hwy P15 near RolfeRiver gauge, Pilot Creek | 3.69 ft | Very high | −0.27 ft | 38 mi |
| North Raccoon River near LanesboroRiver gauge, North Raccoon River | 11.02 ft | Very high | −0.43 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Storm Lake at Storm Lake today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM CDT, the water level was 13.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Storm Lake at Storm Lake rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Storm Lake at Storm Lake normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The 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 the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in 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:05482140(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.62415, -95.17527(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 13.41 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Storm Lake at Storm Lake (usgs:05482140). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/storm-lake-at-storm-lake
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