The 1948 flood is receiving some attention these days, so it is probably worth reviewing. This first point that comes to mind is that the 1972 flood was actually higher - but not by much. Listed below are 7 of the highest levels the lake has reached in flood season. (Height recorded in metres) 1894 No Date 350.059 1972 June 14 349.660 1948 No Date 349.640 2012 June 27 349.588 1997 June 09 349.320 1999 June 15 349.218 2002 July 04 348.897 In 1948