Midwest

Illinois Lake Levels Today

We track 10 lakes and reservoirs in Illinois.

Latest reading Nov 4, 2026, 3:45 AM CST · Sources: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Geological Survey
Lakes tracked10
All Illinois lakes
Reported
Atwood 647.76 ft No official full pool +0.05 ft Nov 4, 2026, 3:15 AM CST
Carlyle Pool 444.44 ft No official full pool −0.08 ft Nov 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CST
Channel Lake 4.16 ft gage No official full pool — Nov 4, 2026, 3:45 AM CST
Crab Orchard Lake 404.87 ft No official full pool +0.07 ft Nov 4, 2026, 3:15 AM CST
Fox Lake 3.99 ft gage No official full pool — Nov 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CST
Lake Michigan −0.04 ft gage No official full pool — Nov 4, 2026, 3:38 AM CST
Little Grassy Lake 447.32 ft No official full pool 0.00 ft Nov 4, 2026, 3:15 AM CST
Nippersink Lake 3.97 ft gage No official full pool — Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 AM CST
Rend Pool 403.02 ft No official full pool −0.18 ft Nov 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CST
Shelbyville Pool 598.99 ft No official full pool −0.05 ft Nov 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CST

FAQ

How many lakes in Illinois do you track?

10 lakes and reservoirs with official gauge data.

How often is this page updated?

Every 3 hours.

Data: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Geological Survey. USGS real-time data is provisional and subject to revision. For information only. Not for navigation or flood safety decisions. Check the official source on each lake page.

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