Sylvan Lake At Rome City Reservoir
As of August 10, 2026, Sylvan Lake At Rome City is holding 9 ft of water — 95% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Sylvan Lake At Rome City
Sylvan Lake is a popular tourist destination located in Rome City, Indiana. The lake's history dates back to the early 1900s, when it was a popular spot for vacationers seeking a retreat from the city. The hydrology of the lake is complex, with surface flow and snowpack from nearby mountain ranges providing a continuous source of water. The lake is also used for agricultural purposes, with farmers using its water for irrigation. Recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping are also popular on the lake. Overall, Sylvan Lake is a beautiful natural resource that has played an important role in the history and economy of Rome City and the surrounding area.
Daily levels at Sylvan Lake At Rome City
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sylvan Lake At Rome City -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville | 70 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 24 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At 18th Street At Auburn | 13 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River Near Scott | 139 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At North Webster | 35 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek At Hamilton | 11 cfs | → |
About Sylvan Lake At Rome City
What is the water level at Sylvan Lake At Rome City Reservoir right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Sylvan Lake At Rome City Reservoir is holding 9 ft, about 95% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Sylvan Lake At Rome City Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Sylvan Lake At Rome City come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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