Lake Limestone Water Level Today
Daily level, percent full and history for Lake Limestone, on the Navasota River in Texas.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Lake Limestone full?
No. Lake Limestone is 81.3% full, 3.23 ft below full pool. It is 1.35 ft lower than a year ago (361.12 ft on Nov 7, 2025).
Lake Limestone level history
Full pool 363.0 ft
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 359.77 | 81.3% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 359.78 | 81.4% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 359.79 | 81.4% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 359.82 | 81.6% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 359.83 | 81.6% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 359.76 | 81.3% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 359.80 | 81.5% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 359.83 | 81.6% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 359.84 | 81.7% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 359.86 | 81.8% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 359.88 | 81.9% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 359.89 | 82.0% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 359.92 | 82.1% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 359.94 | 82.2% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 359.96 | 82.4% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 359.99 | 82.5% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 360.01 | 82.6% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 360.03 | 82.7% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 360.06 | 82.9% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 360.08 | 83.0% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 360.11 | 83.2% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 360.16 | 83.5% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 360.31 | 84.3% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 360.24 | 83.9% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 360.23 | 83.8% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 360.23 | 83.8% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 360.26 | 84.0% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 360.28 | 84.1% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 360.32 | 84.3% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 360.35 | 84.5% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 360.37 | 84.6% |
Full pool 363.0 ftLow 359.76 ft · Nov 2High 363.73 ft · Jun 20
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 359.76 | 359.83 |
| Oct 2026 | 359.83 | 360.49 |
| Sep 2026 | 360.43 | 361.24 |
| Aug 2026 | 361.22 | 362.18 |
| Jul 2026 | 362.26 | 363.04 |
| Jun 2026 | 362.13 | 363.73 |
| May 2026 | 360.20 | 362.09 |
| Apr 2026 | 360.20 | 360.40 |
| Mar 2026 | 360.26 | 360.60 |
| Feb 2026 | 360.64 | 360.93 |
| Jan 2026 | 360.83 | 361.12 |
| Dec 2025 | 361.18 | 361.37 |
| Nov 2025 | 360.90 | 361.42 |
Full pool 363.0 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 359.77 | 363.73 |
| 2025 | 360.48 | 363.53 |
| 2024 | 359.31 | 363.66 |
| 2023 | 357.61 | 363.25 |
| 2022 | 357.29 | 363.16 |
| 2021 | 361.02 | 363.58 |
| 2020 | 359.47 | 363.53 |
| 2019 | 359.77 | 364.11 |
| 2018 | 358.53 | 363.44 |
| 2017 | 358.87 | 363.75 |
| 2016 | 360.90 | 361.43 |
Full pool 363.0 ftHighest 364.32 ft · Jun 5, 2016Lowest 352.74 ft · Dec 3, 2011
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 357.34 | 363.73 |
| 2010s | 352.84 | 364.32 |
| 2000s | 358.65 | 363.83 |
| 1990s | 356.30 | 364.15 |
- Lake Limestone level
- Full pool 363.0 ft
- Above full pool
Lake Limestone on Nov 7 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 359.77 | — | |
| 2025 | 361.12 | +1.35 | |
| 2024 | 360.38 | +0.61 | |
| 2023 | 359.08 | −0.69 | |
| 2022 | 357.53 | −2.24 | |
| 2021 | 361.40 | +1.63 | |
| 2020 | 362.30 | +2.53 | |
| 2019 | 360.20 | +0.43 | |
| 2018 | 363.30 | +3.53 | |
| 2017 | 359.62 | −0.15 | |
| 2016 | 361.43 | +1.66 |
Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2023.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 203,780 acre-ft
- Surface area today
- 11,106 acres
- Highest since 1995
- 364.32 ftJun 5, 2016
- Lowest since 1995
- 352.74 ftDec 3, 2011
- Data since
- Oct 3, 1995
- Dam
- Sterling C Robertson Damcompleted 1978
- River
- Navasota River
- Owned by
- Brazos River Authority
- Dam location
- Leon County
- Gauge location
- 31.3252, −96.3191
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Oct 3, 1995 to today (daily averages).
Weather on the lake
- Tonight56°FLowNNE 0–5 mphChance Rain Showers
- Sunday71°FHighLow 53°FNNE 0–5 mphMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Monday72°FHighLow 54°FCalmPartly Sunny
- Tuesday74°FHighLow 56°FSSW 0–5 mphMostly Sunny
- Wednesday78°FHighLow 54°FSW 0–5 mphPartly Sunny
- Thursday75°FHighLow 46°FNNW 5–10 mphSunny
- Friday71°FHighLow 44°FN 0–5 mphSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (31.33, −96.32). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Lake Limestone?
363.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Sterling C Robertson Dam.
How much does Lake Limestone need to be full?
Lake Limestone needs 3.23 ft more water to reach full pool (363.0 ft), or about 38,070 acre-ft of storage, as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Lake Limestone rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.06 ft in the last 7 days and −0.01 ft in 24 hours, to 359.77 ft on Nov 7, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
When was Lake Limestone last full?
It was last at or above full pool (363.0 ft) on Jul 2, 2026. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 3.23 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Lake Limestone reached 364.32 ft on Jun 5, 2016. The lowest was 352.74 ft on Dec 3, 2011 (TWDB data since 1995; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Lake Limestone changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 359.76 ft (Nov 2, 2026) to 363.73 ft (Jun 20, 2026), a swing of 3.97 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated every morning with the daily reading published by the Texas Water Development Board. The last reading is from Nov 7, 2026.
Where this data comes from
Daily reservoir data from the Texas Water Development Board (Lake Limestone on waterdatafortexas.org). Updated every morning. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.
Lake Levels Daily is an independent site, not affiliated with TWDB, LCRA, USACE, USGS, NOAA, TVA or any lake operator. Check official sources before making safety decisions.