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Lake Michigan Water Level Today

Gage height (not an elevation) 0.26 ft Reported Nov 4, 2026, 5:57 AM CST · U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 04087440 · Provisional data

Lake Michigan level history

The chart appears once we have two days of readings. We add one reading a day.

Lakes near Lake Michigan

Geneva Lake 64 mi · 864.40 ft North Lake 79 mi · 907.47 ft Lake Koshkonong 95 mi · 776.07 ft Austin Lake 108 mi · 855.18 ft Lake Kegonsa 113 mi · 843.34 ft Mississinewa Lake 118 mi · 732.29 ft
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FAQ

What is the Lake Michigan water level today?

This gauge reports gage height, not lake elevation: 0.26 ft as of Nov 4, 2026, 5:57 AM CST, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.

How often is this page updated?

Every 3 hours. The gauge reports several times a day.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 04087440 (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.

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