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The linked gauge for Lake Darling reported 96.57 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 8, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-0.42 ft).
Local gage height: 96.57 ft
-0.42 ft net change over past 30 days
Verified freshwater recreation waterbody
Brisk (50–60°F) · Cold shock risk · Wetsuit recommended
LAKE DARLING NEAR FOXHOLM, ND · Oct 8, 11:00 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 55.2°F at DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM, ND (6.9 mi away) · Oct 8, 11:15 PM UTC
| Observation Date | Gage height (ft) | 24h Change | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 1597.68 | +1501.06 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 96.62 | -1501.11 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 1597.73 | +1501.06 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 96.67 | 0.00 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 96.67 | -1501.06 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 1597.73 | +0.10 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 1597.63 | +1501.05 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 96.58 | -0.10 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 96.68 | -1501.06 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 1597.74 | -0.09 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 1597.83 | +1501.06 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 96.77 | -1500.89 ft | Provisional |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 1597.66 | +1501.06 ft | Provisional |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 96.60 | — | Provisional |
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Poor for swimming (51/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 55°F. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 55°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.