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Lake Mendota Water Level Today

Current elevation 849.79 ft Reported Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Elevation above NGVD 1929 · U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05428000 · Provisional data

As of Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM CST, Lake Mendota is at 849.79 ft.

Lake Mendota level history

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

Last reading
Date Elevation Daily change Storage
Nov 4, 2026 849.79 ft — —

Lakes near Lake Mendota

Lake Monona 2.6 mi · 844.81 ft Lake Kegonsa 11 mi · 843.34 ft Lake Koshkonong 27 mi · 776.07 ft North Lake 45 mi · 907.47 ft Geneva Lake 59 mi · 864.40 ft Pleasant Lake 62 mi · 980.41 ft
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FAQ

What is the Lake Mendota water level today?

849.79 ft as of Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 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 05428000 (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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