As of Nov 4, 2026, 3:45 AM PST, El Capitan Reservoir is at 638.14 ft. The level has risen 0.03 ft over the last 7 days.
Level
| Date | Elevation | Daily change | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 638.14 ft | 0.00 ft | 9,097 acre-ft |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 638.14 ft | −0.02 ft | 9,097 acre-ft |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 638.16 ft | +0.01 ft | — |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 638.15 ft | −0.03 ft | — |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 638.18 ft | +0.07 ft | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 638.11 ft | 0.00 ft | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 638.11 ft | 0.00 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 638.11 ft | −0.02 ft | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 638.13 ft | −0.01 ft | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 638.14 ft | −0.01 ft | — |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 638.15 ft | −0.02 ft | — |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 638.17 ft | 0.00 ft | — |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 638.17 ft | 0.00 ft | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 638.17 ft | +0.03 ft | — |
In the 251 days we have on record (Dec 1, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026), the highest level was 661.79 ft on Jan 9, 2026 and the lowest was 637.90 ft on Oct 9, 2026.
The reservoir held 9,097 acre-ft of water at the last reading (Nov 4, 2026, 3:45 AM PST).
638.14 ft as of Nov 4, 2026, 3:45 AM PST, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Every 3 hours. The gauge reports several times a day.
In the period we have (since Dec 1, 2025): 661.79 ft and 637.90 ft.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 11020600 (official page). Provisional data, subject to revision. For information only. Not for navigation or flood safety decisions. Check the official source. LakeLevelHQ is not affiliated with any government agency.