Lake Tuscaloosa water level · AL
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Lake Tuscaloosa (Lake Tuscaloosa Near Tuscaloosa).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 02464800, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
220.56ft
recorded Nov 4, 9:15 AM
+0.05ft
rising
−0.15ft
falling
220.52–220.93ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 220.56 | ↑ 0.04 |
| Nov 3 | 220.52 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Nov 2 | 220.56 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Nov 1 | 220.59 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 31 | 220.63 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 30 | 220.66 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 29 | 220.69 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 28 | 220.71 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 27 | 220.75 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 26 | 220.79 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 25 | 220.83 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 24 | 220.86 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 23 | 220.89 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 22 | 220.93 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 9:29 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Lake Tuscaloosa water level questions
- What is the water level at Lake Tuscaloosa today?
- 220.56 ft, recorded Nov 4, 9:15 AM at USGS gauge 02464800. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Lake Tuscaloosa rising or falling?
- falling — 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Lake Tuscaloosa?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 220.52 ft to 220.93 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Lake Tuscaloosa come from?
- USGS gauge 02464800 (Lake Tuscaloosa Near Tuscaloosa), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Lake Tuscaloosa?
- 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 02464800
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
- 33.2673°, -87.5061°
- USGS gauge
- 02464800
- Water temp sensor
- Yes
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. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.
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