Truman Lake Water Level

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

Truman Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge Harry S. Truman Dam and Res. at Warsaw, MO; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Truman Lake high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Truman Lake, measured at USGS station Harry S. Truman Dam and Res. at Warsaw, MO (2.3 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Latest daily gauge height

705.33 ft

Daily average for 2026-09-02

vs. 30-day average

-0.39 ft

30-day avg: 705.72 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 705.33–706.23 ft2026-09-02

Truman Lake is currently 0.4 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 Truman Lake (7)

Truman Lake Boat Ramp — Tom township, Missouri
Truman Lake Boat Ramp — Tom township, Missouri
Truman Lake Boat Ramp — Macks Camp, Missouri
Truman Lake Boat Ramp — Tom township, Missouri
Truman Lake Boat Ramp — Tom township, Missouri
Truman Lake Boat Ramp — Teal Bend, Missouri

See all Truman Lake boat ramps →

Truman Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Truman Lake today?

The most recent daily average gauge height at Harry S. Truman Dam and Res. at Warsaw, MO was 705.33 feet on 2026-09-02.

Is Truman Lake high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Truman Lake is 0.4 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Truman Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 7 boat ramps on Truman Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 06922440. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.