Lake Conditions
Wind, water and weather on Lake Livingston
For general information only. Chillin' Livingston does not own or control this data. It comes from government sources and may be delayed or wrong. Do not use it for safety, boating or navigation decisions. Read the full disclaimer
Wind right now
10 mph from the SSE
Source: Measured on the lake: USGS gauge 08066190, Lake Livingston at the dam near Goodrich · updated 2:30 am
5 to 9 mph: some chop. Use caution on open water.
Hourly wind & rain forecast
Source: National Weather Service hourly forecast for the middle of Lake Livingston
Rain shows the chance of rain each hour.
How we rate the wind
| Rating | Wind speed | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Calm | Under 5 mph | Light wind and smooth water. A great day to be out. |
| Choppy | 5 to 9 mph or gusts 10 to 14 mph | Some chop on open water. Use caution, especially in smaller boats. |
| Rough | 10 mph and up or gusts 15 mph and up | Rough water. Not a good day to be out on the lake. |
These ratings are a general local guide, not an official forecast or safety warning. Conditions can change fast. Always check the official sources below and use your own judgment on the water.
Lake level
128.95 ft
−2.05 ft from full pool (full pool is 131.00 ft)
Down 0.03 ft in the last 24 hours
Source: USGS gauge 08066190, Lake Livingston at the dam near Goodrich · updated 2:30 am
Water released below the dam
1,460 cfs
Trinity River flow just below the dam · river height 4.48 ft
Down 10 cfs in the last 24 hours
Source: USGS gauge 08066250, Trinity River near Goodrich, just below the dam · updated 1:45 am
Weather
74° F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Rain: up to 84% chance in the next 12 hours (highest around 12 pm)
- Overnight: 72° · Slight Chance Rain Showers · 15% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph S
- Tuesday: 77° · Showers And Thunderstorms · 84% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph SW
- Tuesday Night: 58° · Mostly Clear · 8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph NW
- Wednesday: 73° · Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph N
Source: National Weather Service forecast for the middle of Lake Livingston
Barometric pressure
29.90 inHg ▲ Rising
1,012.5 mb · up 0.02 inHg in the last 3 hours
Source: National Weather Service observation at Huntsville Municipal Airport (KUTS), about 30 miles west of the lake · updated 2:10 am
Falling pressure often means a weather change is coming. Many anglers say fish feed more as pressure falls before a front.
Sunrise & sunset
Sunrise 6:36 am
Sunset 5:30 pm
Source: Calculated for Lake Livingston (no outside service)
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About this information
Chillin' Livingston does not own, operate or control any of this data. Lake level, wind and river flow come automatically from the U.S. Geological Survey. Forecasts, alerts and barometric pressure come automatically from the National Weather Service (pressure is measured at the nearest reporting airport, usually Huntsville). Sunrise and sunset times are calculated. Everything here is shown for general information only.
- Readings are provisional and can be delayed, missing, incomplete or wrong. Conditions on the lake can change quickly and may differ from what is shown.
- The Calm, Choppy and Rough ratings are a general local guide, not an official forecast, warning or safety rating.
- Do not rely on this page for safety, boating, fishing, swimming or navigation decisions. Always check the official sources below, follow posted warnings and use your own judgment.
- This information is provided "as is," without any warranty. Chillin' Livingston is not responsible for any decision made, or any loss, damage or injury that results, from using it.
- In an emergency, call 911.
For official and more detailed information, please refer to:
- USGS: Livingston Reservoir near Goodrich (gauge 08066190): lake level and wind at the dam
- USGS: Trinity River near Goodrich (gauge 08066250): river flow below the dam
- National Weather Service: forecasts, warnings and advisories
- National Weather Service: Huntsville airport observations (KUTS): barometric pressure
- Trinity River Authority: Lake Livingston: dam operations and lake information
- Texas Water Development Board: Livingston Reservoir: lake storage and full-pool level