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SwedenGeneva Lake at Lake Geneva water level
Lake, Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water level
- 2.48 ft
History
What this means
Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva is above normal at 864.34 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 864.32 ft and 864.43 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 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
On the water at Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva
With the level a bit above normal, expect a shoreline slightly higher up than usual and the odd floating branch.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Creek at Mound Road near ElkhornRiver gauge, Jackson Creek | 11.0 cfs | High | −3.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Delavan Lake Outlet at Borg Road near DelavanRiver gauge, Delavan Lake Outlet | 3.5 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 10 mi |
| Elizabeth Lake at Twin LakesLake, Elizabeth Lake | 794.09 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Elizabeth Lake Drain near Twin LakesRiver gauge, Elizabeth Lake Drain | 794.01 ft | High | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Fox River near New MunsterRiver gauge, Fox River | 6.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Piscasaw Creek near WalworthRiver gauge, Piscasaw Creek | 3.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Nippersink Creek near Spring GroveRiver gauge, Nippersink Creek | 4.56 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 14 mi |
| North Lake near ElkhornLake, North Lake | 12.31 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva really 864.34 ft deep?
No. 864.34 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 Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the surface elevation was 864.34 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:423525088260400(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.59028, -88.43444(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 864.34 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
| Water level | 2.48 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva (usgs:423525088260400). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/geneva-lake-at-lake-geneva
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