BEDFORD CO., Va. – Water levels at Smith Mountain Lake are currently lower than usual, prompting concerns among some homeowners and businesses along the shore. Brandon, manager of Bridgewater Marina, ...

The Great Lakes water levels are generally on the decline at the current time. Most of the lakes are expected to have below normal water levels over the next six months. The typical water level cycle ...

Official data reveals how water levels at Lake Mead—a critical reservoir for several states in the western U.S.—evolved over the course of 2025. Lake Mead, located in the Colorado River Basin, is the ...

Fall is the season when evaporation is the highest over the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes usually start their seasonal water level decrease in August. The August heat warms the Great Lakes water to ...

Detroit — Great Lakes water levels are expected to run several inches to a foot below average during the 2026 boating season, a shift that Lake Carriers’ Association officials say could lessen ...