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Norris Lake Water Level Today
As of , Norris Lake's water level is 1,001.40 ft: 18.6 ft below full pool (1,020.0 ft).
Tennessee · Official data from the Tennessee Valley Authority
Water level today · November 14, 2026 (daily reading)
Within the operating zone
between the operator's seasonal guides for the date
1,001.40 ft above sea level
- vs full pool
- −18.6 ft
- Past 7 days
- −0.5 ft
- vs 1 year ago
- −2.7 ft
What do these numbers mean?
- Water level
- The height of the lake surface in feet above sea level, as measured by the official gauge.
- Full pool
- The level the lake is normally kept at when it is full (summer pool (TVA flood guide maximum)). Above it, the lake is storing flood water.
- Operating zone / guide
- The seasonal levels the operator aims for. Many reservoirs are lowered on purpose in fall and winter to make room for spring rain.
Norris Lake water level chart (last 2 years)
Over the last two years, Norris Lake ranged from 999.4 ft on December 19, 2025 to 1,023.9 ft on February 19, 2025, and today it is 2.7 ft lower than on the same day last year.
How full is Norris Lake right now?
Norris Lake is 18.6 ft below full pool (1,020.0 ft).
Over the past 7 days the level fell 0.47 ft; over 30 days it fell 5.2 ft.
One year ago the lake stood at 1,004.1 ft, so it is −2.7 ft compared with the same day last year.
Is Norris Lake above or below normal?
There is not yet enough long-term daily data for Norris Lake to calculate a normal range for each date.
Norris Lake target level for this time of year
The operator's flood guide (the seasonal upper target) for this date is 1,008.4 ft, with a lower guide of 999.1 ft. The lake is −7.0 ft from that target.
Recent history
| Highest daily level (last 2 years) | 1,023.92 ft | February 19, 2025 |
| Lowest daily level (last 2 years) | 999.44 ft | December 19, 2025 |
| Same day last year | 1,004.14 ft | −2.7 ft vs today |
| Full pool | 1,020.00 ft | summer pool (TVA flood guide maximum) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level of Norris Lake today?
- The latest reading is 1,001.40 ft above sea level, reported by the Tennessee Valley Authority on November 14, 2026.
- Is Norris Lake full?
- No. Norris Lake is 18.6 ft below its full pool of 1,020.0 ft.
- What is the full pool elevation of Norris Lake?
- Full pool for Norris Lake is 1,020.0 ft (summer pool (TVA flood guide maximum)), according to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
- What were the highest and lowest levels in the last two years?
- The highest daily level in the last two years was 1,023.9 ft on February 19, 2025; the lowest was 999.4 ft on December 19, 2025.
Where this data comes from
The water level is published by the Tennessee Valley Authority (station NRST1) and refreshed on this page every day. Full pool comes from Tennessee Valley Authority. Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. See data sources & methodology.
Download the daily levels for Norris Lake (CSV, last 2 years)