Lake Tuscaloosa Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Lake Tuscaloosa today?

Lake Tuscaloosa water levels are measured at USGS gauge LAKE TUSCALOOSA NEAR TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Lake Tuscaloosa high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Lake Tuscaloosa — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Lake Tuscaloosa, measured at USGS station LAKE TUSCALOOSA NEAR TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA.

Current gauge height

222.42 ft

Updated 23 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.49 ft

30-day avg: 222.91 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 222.47–223.26 ft2026-09-01

Lake Tuscaloosa is currently 0.5 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Lake Tuscaloosa (4)

Sharpes Landing — Tuscaloosa city, Alabama
Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Lake Tuscaloosa - Rock Quarry Boat Landing — Tuscaloosa city, Alabama
Lake Tuscaloosa Boat Ramp — Lakeland Forest, Alabama

See all Lake Tuscaloosa boat ramps →

Lake Tuscaloosa Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Lake Tuscaloosa today?

The USGS gauge for Lake Tuscaloosa (LAKE TUSCALOOSA NEAR TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA) currently reads a gauge height of 222.42 feet, 0.5 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Lake Tuscaloosa high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Lake Tuscaloosa is 0.5 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Lake Tuscaloosa?

BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Lake Tuscaloosa, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02464800. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.