Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH water level
Lake, Berlin Lake, Ohio, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
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What this means
The lake level at Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH reads 1,016.99 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
The median for mid-October is 1,015.88 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 1.11 ft above typical. It is 14.32 ft below the flood stage of 1,031.31 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1,015.89 ft, a difference of +1.10 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1,016.99 ft – 1,025.24 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
- 1,015.88 ft1.11 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1,014.40 ft – 1,018.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1,015.89 ft+1.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1,016.99 ft – 1,025.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1,015.44 ft – 1,029.63 ft
Boating and fishing at Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH
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
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.30 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River below Berlin Dam near Berlin Center OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 2.88 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 0.2 mi |
| Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OHReservoir, Milton Reservoir | 947.06 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Mahoning River at Pricetown OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 3.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
| West Branch Mahoning River at Wayland OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OHReservoir, Michael J Kirwan Reservoir | 980.94 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Mahoning River at Alliance OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 3.69 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River | 1.79 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Mahoning River at Leavittsburg OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 4.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.10 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,015.89 ft.
What is a normal level for Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1,015.88 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1,014.40 ft and 1,018.58 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH really 1,016.99 ft deep?
No. 1,016.99 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 Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,016.99 ft. Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH rising or falling?
Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.84 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03090000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.04617, -81.00259(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 | 1,016.99 ft | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OH (usgs:03090000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/berlin-lake-near-berlin-center-oh
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