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SwedenNorth Lake near Elkhorn water level
Lake, North Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water level
- 12.31 ft
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
At 907.50 ft, North Lake near Elkhorn is holding more water than usual for mid-October.
The 30-day range is 907.50 ft – 907.51 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
Boating and fishing at North Lake near Elkhorn
Slightly high water rarely causes problems on the water itself, though some low-lying shoreline spots may be wet.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
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 | 8 mi |
| Delavan Lake Outlet at Borg Road near DelavanRiver gauge, Delavan Lake Outlet | 3.5 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 9 mi |
| Turtle Creek at Carvers Rock Road near ClintonRiver gauge, Turtle Creek | 3.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Geneva Lake at Lake GenevaLake, Geneva Lake | 2.48 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Bark River near RomeRiver gauge, Bark River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Piscasaw Creek near WalworthRiver gauge, Piscasaw Creek | 3.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Rock River at Fort AtkinsonRiver gauge, Rock River | 11.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Mukwonago River at MukwonagoRiver gauge, Mukwonago River | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
Is North Lake near Elkhorn really 907.50 ft deep?
No. 907.50 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 North Lake near Elkhorn today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 907.50 ft.
Is the level of North Lake near Elkhorn 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:05545000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.74389, -88.62917(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 | 907.50 ft | 2026-10-16 20:00 | Provisional |
| Water level | 12.31 ft | 2026-10-16 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: North Lake near Elkhorn (usgs:05545000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/north-lake-near-elkhorn
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