Lake Champlain water level near late October historic low
Lake Champlain is at 93.43 feet MSL (or roughly -0.08 ft compared to this date last year), sitting near historic late-October lows after a dry stretch.Historical Water Level Comparison (October 31 / Late October)
• 2026 (Current): 93.43 feet MSL (as of late October)
• 2024: 93.68 feet MSL on this date
• 2023: 96.02 feet MSL on this date
• 2022: 95.15 feet MSL on this date
• 2021: 95.28 feet MSL on this date
• Typical / Average Level: Historically, normal levels for this time of year track closer to 95+ feet MSL, meaning current readings remain notably lower than average seasonal marks following lingering summer and fall precipitation deficits.
Check live gauge updates and historic tracking data via the Lake Champlain Water Level Portal or monitor continuous data through the USGS Lake Champlain at Burlington Gauge.
Posted: October 31st, 2026 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Regional NY-VT News.