Lake Texana Water Level Today
Daily level, percent full and history for Lake Texana, on the Navidad River in Texas.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Lake Texana full?
No. Lake Texana is 82.1% full, 2.95 ft below full pool. It is 1.71 ft higher than a year ago (39.34 ft on Nov 7, 2025).
Lake Texana level history
Full pool 44.0 ft
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41.05 | 82.1% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 41.07 | 82.2% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 41.10 | 82.4% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 41.12 | 82.5% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41.14 | 82.6% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 41.16 | 82.7% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 41.18 | 82.8% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41.18 | 82.8% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41.15 | 82.6% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 41.16 | 82.7% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 41.17 | 82.8% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 41.18 | 82.8% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 41.25 | 83.2% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 41.46 | 84.4% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 41.75 | 86.1% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 41.80 | 86.4% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 41.81 | 86.5% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 41.82 | 86.5% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 41.83 | 86.6% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 41.84 | 86.6% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 41.84 | 86.6% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 41.85 | 86.7% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 41.91 | 87.1% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 41.98 | 87.5% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 42.04 | 87.8% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 42.06 | 87.9% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 42.08 | 88.1% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 42.13 | 88.4% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 42.19 | 88.7% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 42.23 | 89.0% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 42.24 | 89.0% |
Full pool 44.0 ftLow 34.39 ft · Apr 10High 44.05 ft · May 30
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 41.05 | 41.18 |
| Oct 2026 | 41.15 | 42.24 |
| Sep 2026 | 41.18 | 42.11 |
| Aug 2026 | 42.20 | 43.55 |
| Jul 2026 | 43.52 | 44.03 |
| Jun 2026 | 43.68 | 44.04 |
| May 2026 | 38.00 | 44.05 |
| Apr 2026 | 34.39 | 37.77 |
| Mar 2026 | 34.89 | 35.95 |
| Feb 2026 | 36.02 | 36.70 |
| Jan 2026 | 36.79 | 37.59 |
| Dec 2025 | 37.71 | 38.63 |
| Nov 2025 | 38.70 | 39.35 |
Full pool 44.0 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34.39 | 44.03 |
| 2025 | 37.88 | 43.95 |
| 2024 | 38.87 | 44.01 |
| 2023 | 38.68 | 44.06 |
| 2022 | 38.60 | 44.20 |
| 2021 | 42.28 | 44.02 |
| 2020 | 37.91 | 44.10 |
| 2019 | 39.18 | 44.02 |
| 2018 | 39.04 | 43.96 |
| 2017 | 41.02 | 44.09 |
| 2016 | 42.17 | 43.99 |
Full pool 44.0 ftHighest 44.56 ft · Sep 6, 2001Lowest 30.77 ft · Jan 8, 2012
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34.47 | 44.10 |
| 2010s | 30.84 | 44.36 |
| 2000s | 36.21 | 44.50 |
| 1990s | 40.07 | 44.04 |
- Lake Texana level
- Full pool 44.0 ft
- Above full pool
Lake Texana on Nov 7 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 41.05 | — | |
| 2025 | 39.34 | −1.71 | |
| 2024 | 40.72 | −0.33 | |
| 2023 | 38.71 | −2.34 | |
| 2022 | 38.72 | −2.33 | |
| 2021 | 43.79 | +2.74 | |
| 2020 | 43.05 | +2.00 | |
| 2019 | 39.85 | −1.20 | |
| 2018 | 43.90 | +2.85 | |
| 2017 | 43.05 | +2.00 |
Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2021.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 158,975 acre-ft
- Surface area today
- 8,995 acres
- Highest since 1999
- 44.56 ftSep 6, 2001
- Lowest since 1999
- 30.77 ftJan 8, 2012
- Data since
- Jun 18, 1999
- Dam
- Palmetto Bend Damcompleted 1981
- River
- Navidad River
- Owned by
- Lavaca-navidad River Authority
- Dam location
- Jackson County
- Gauge location
- 28.8919, −96.5778
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jun 18, 1999 to today (daily averages).
Weather on the lake
- Tonight63°FLowE 10–15 mphMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
- Sunday71°FHighLow 59°FNE 10–15 mphChance Rain Showers
- Monday69°FHighLow 58°FNE 5–10 mphRain Showers Likely
- Tuesday74°FHighLow 63°FNE 0–10 mphMostly Cloudy then Chance Showers and Thunderstorms
- Wednesday76°FHighLow 62°FN 0–5 mphChance Showers and Thunderstorms
- Thursday75°FHighLow 53°FN 10 mphMostly Sunny
- Friday72°FHighLow 52°FN 5 mphSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (28.89, −96.58). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Lake Texana?
44.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Palmetto Bend Dam.
How much does Lake Texana need to be full?
Lake Texana needs 2.95 ft more water to reach full pool (44.0 ft), or about 28,502 acre-ft of storage, as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Lake Texana rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.13 ft in the last 7 days and −0.02 ft in 24 hours, to 41.05 ft on Nov 7, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
When was Lake Texana last full?
It was last at or above full pool (44.0 ft) on Jul 23, 2026. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 2.95 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Lake Texana reached 44.56 ft on Sep 6, 2001. The lowest was 30.77 ft on Jan 8, 2012 (TWDB data since 1999; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Lake Texana changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 34.39 ft (Apr 10, 2026) to 44.05 ft (May 30, 2026), a swing of 9.66 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 Texana 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.