Lake Tapps water level · WA
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Lake Tapps (Lake Tapps Near Sumner).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 12101000, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
539.07ft
recorded Nov 4, 4:30 AM
−0.20ft
falling
−0.55ft
falling
539.07–539.74ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 539.07 | ↓ 0.09 |
| Nov 3 | 539.16 | ↓ 0.25 |
| Nov 2 | 539.41 | ↓ 0.09 |
| Nov 1 | 539.50 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 31 | 539.53 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 30 | 539.56 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 29 | 539.58 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 28 | 539.62 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Oct 27 | 539.61 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 26 | 539.62 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 25 | 539.65 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 24 | 539.66 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 23 | 539.70 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 22 | 539.74 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 5:11 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Lake Tapps water level questions
- What is the water level at Lake Tapps today?
- 539.07 ft, recorded Nov 4, 4:30 AM at USGS gauge 12101000. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Lake Tapps rising or falling?
- falling — 0.55 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Lake Tapps?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 539.07 ft to 539.74 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Lake Tapps come from?
- USGS gauge 12101000 (Lake Tapps Near Sumner), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Lake Tapps?
- This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 12101000
Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 47.2409°, -122.1918°
- Gauge datum
- 3 ft
- USGS gauge
- 12101000
- Water temp sensor
- No
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. West of the Rockies, wind follows the gaps: passes and river canyons channel strong flow onto the water, afternoons run windier than mornings, and mountain lakes in particular can build fast as the slopes heat up.
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