Cheat Lake level history
In the 367 days we have on record (Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026), the highest level was 869.85 ft on Feb 22, 2026 and the lowest was 858.49 ft on Feb 6, 2026.
Cheat Lake Water Level Today
Current elevation 868.79 ft
▼ 0.23 ft in 24 h▲ 0.16 ft in 7 days
As of Nov 4, 2026, 6:45 AM EST, Cheat Lake is at 868.79 ft. The level has risen 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
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Cheat Lake level history
Level
| Date | Elevation | Daily change | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 868.79 ft | −0.23 ft | — |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 869.02 ft | −0.38 ft | — |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 869.40 ft | −0.22 ft | — |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 869.62 ft | +0.29 ft | — |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 869.33 ft | +0.33 ft | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 869.00 ft | −0.11 ft | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 869.11 ft | +0.48 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 868.63 ft | −0.05 ft | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 868.68 ft | −0.32 ft | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 869.00 ft | −0.56 ft | — |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 869.56 ft | +0.71 ft | — |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 868.85 ft | +0.07 ft | — |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 868.78 ft | +0.15 ft | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 868.63 ft | −0.08 ft | — |
Conditions at the gauge
Rain 0.00 in Nov 4, 2026, 6:45 AM EST
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Lakes near Cheat Lake
Youghiogheny River Lake 26 mi · 1,434.91 ft Tygart Lake 30 mi · 1,058.17 ft Whetstone Run 31 mi · 1,016.24 ft Deep Creek Lake 33 mi · 2,459.78 ft Savage River Lake 41 mi · 1,440.79 ft Jennings Randolph Lake 44 mi · 1,453.35 ft
All West Virginia lake levels FAQ
What is the Cheat Lake water level today?
868.79 ft as of Nov 4, 2026, 6:45 AM EST, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.
How often is this page updated?
Every 3 hours. The gauge reports several times a day.
What is the highest and lowest level of Cheat Lake?
In the period we have (since Nov 3, 2025): 869.85 ft and 858.49 ft.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 03071590 (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.