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Somerville Lake near Somerville water level

Lake, Somerville Lake, Texas, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

236.49ft Steady over the last 24 hours

230 240 250 260 Highest onrecord 259.82 ft

History

232234236238ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19232234236238ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
232234236238ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 19232234236238ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
235240ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026235240ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
235240245ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026235240245ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
235240245ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026235240245ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The lake level at Somerville Lake near Somerville reads 236.49 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.

The median for mid-October is 235.97 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.52 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 235.82 ft, a difference of +0.67 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 236.49 ft – 236.83 ft.

Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
235.97 ft0.52 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
232.30 ft – 238.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
235.82 ft+0.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
236.49 ft – 236.83 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
234.09 ft – 240.80 ft
Highest on record
259.82 ftMay 29, 2016

Boating and fishing at Somerville Lake near Somerville

A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.

Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 55%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Yegua Creek near SomervilleRiver gauge, Yegua Creek 1.84 ft Normal +0.02 ft 1.1 mi
Davidson Creek near LyonsRiver gauge, Davidson Creek 2.23 ft Normal +0.01 ft 7 mi
E Yegua Creek near Dime BoxRiver gauge, E Yegua Creek 1.25 ft Very low −0.01 ft 18 mi
Brazos River at SH 21 near BryanRiver gauge, Brazos River 7.19 ft Very low ±0 21 mi
Brazos River at WashingtonRiver gauge, Brazos River 380 cfs Very low −8.0 cfs 22 mi
Middle Yegua Creek near Dime BoxRiver gauge, Middle Yegua Creek 0.35 ft Very low ±0 23 mi
Brazos River near HempsteadRiver gauge, Brazos River 9.42 ft Low −0.03 ft 24 mi
Carters Creek at FM 60 near College StationRiver gauge, Carters Creek 240.59 ft Low +0.02 ft 26 mi

Questions and answers

Is Somerville Lake near Somerville higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.67 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 235.82 ft.

What is a normal level for Somerville Lake near Somerville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 235.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 232.30 ft and 238.09 ft, based on 7 years of records.

Is Somerville Lake near Somerville really 236.49 ft deep?

No. 236.49 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 Somerville Lake near Somerville today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 236.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Somerville Lake near Somerville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Somerville Lake near Somerville 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 Somerville Lake near Somerville?

The highest level on record is 259.82 ft on May 29, 2016.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08109900 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.32243, -96.52580 (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 236.49 ft 2026-10-19 03:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Somerville Lake near Somerville (usgs:08109900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/somerville-lake-near-somerville

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