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    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 9, 2026 • 2:43 AM
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    Lake Toxaway Water Level & Water Temperature

    Transylvania County, North Carolina

    The linked gauge for Lake Toxaway reported 39.28 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 9, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-1.44 ft).

    Stage / Gage39.28 ft
    30-Day Trend-1.44 ft
    Benchmark3,010 ft MSL
    Surface Temp62.6°F
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    TABLE ROCK RESERVOIR NR CLEVELAND, SC
    Sensor ID02162285
    Distance18.7 mi away
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
    Photo: Dave Pape • Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
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    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    39.28FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 39.28 ft

    Observed Oct 9, 6:30 AMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Falling-1.44 FT

    -1.44 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Maximum Recorded DepthWater Level
    60FT

    Deepest basin sounding across ~640 acres

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water TemperatureSensor Reading
    62.6°F

    Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort

    Linked monitoring sensor

    Water Level

    Last 29 Days
    Gage height
    39.28 ft
    ↓ -1.4 ft (7 days)
    4140393837Sep 10Sep 17Sep 25Oct 2Oct 939.28 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Estimated Surface Temperature)
    66.7°F
    Estimated

    Nearby river temperature: 62.6°F at SOUTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR ROCKY BOTTOM, SC (16.6 mi away) · Oct 9, 6:45 AM UTC

    7470676359Sep 30Oct 3Sep 29Oct 2Oct 566.7°F
    Historical daily
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range38.90 – 40.76 ft
    40.76 ft39.83 ft38.90 ftSep 10Sep 24Oct 8

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Thu, Oct 8, 202639.32-0.07 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 202639.39-0.08 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 202639.47-0.06 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 202639.53+0.07 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 202639.46+0.56 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 202638.90-0.06 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 2, 202638.96-0.10 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 1, 202639.06-0.11 ftProvisional
    Wed, Sep 30, 202639.17-0.12 ftProvisional
    Tue, Sep 29, 202639.29-0.11 ftProvisional
    Mon, Sep 28, 202639.40-0.13 ftProvisional
    Sun, Sep 27, 202639.53-0.10 ftProvisional
    Sat, Sep 26, 202639.63-0.10 ftProvisional
    Fri, Sep 25, 202639.73—Provisional

    Lake Toxaway Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.
    Current verified surface temperature: 62.6°F(Refreshing (60–70°F))
    Linked monitoring sensor
    Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)68°F – 78°FPrime open water swimming, tubing, and shoreline wading.
    Fall Shoulder (Sep–Nov)56°F – 66°FCool water; active fall bass, trout, and walleye feeding transition.
    Spring Pre-Spawn (Apr–May)48°F – 58°FCold shock hazard; wetsuits recommended and USCG PFD required.
    Winter Min (Dec–Mar)34°F – 44°FSevere immersion hazard; possible surface freezing or ice cover.
    Limnological Note: In temperate freshwater lakes, the epilimnion (surface layer) warms quickly on sunny afternoons, while water below 15–20 feet remains 10–20°F cooler.

    Lake Toxaway Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from verified water temperature (62.6°F), cold shock hazards, and local atmospheric conditions for Lake Toxaway
    Forecast & Solar Times →
    81/ 100
    Good
    Swimming Readiness:

    Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.

    Good for swimming (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 0 mph from the north-northwest. Confidence is high (87%).

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsNo alerts100% score
    Air temperature74°F79% score
    Water temperature64°F47% score
    Wind0 mph NNW100% score
    Precipitation chance0%100% score

    Lake Toxaway Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationTABLE ROCK RESERVOIR NR CLEVELAND, SC
    Station IdentifierStation #02162285
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates35.0650° N, 82.6718° W
    Parameters TrackedGage Height / Water Level

    Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Toxaway Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Lake Toxaway?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Lake Toxaway is 39.28 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Lake Toxaway?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Lake Toxaway is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Lake Toxaway?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Lake Toxaway.
    What is the water temperature of Lake Toxaway?+
    The linked sensor's latest stored water-temperature reading for Lake Toxaway is 62.6°F.
    How is Lake Toxaway's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Lake Toxaway come from TABLE ROCK RESERVOIR NR CLEVELAND, SC (automated hydrological monitoring network). LakeRadar stores normalized telemetry from verified in-situ hydrographic sensors.

    Real-time hydrological water levels, surface temperatures, atmospheric forecasts, and marine safety conditions. Return to Lake Toxaway Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →