Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale water level
Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Kansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 78,000 acre‑ft
History
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What this means
There is plenty of water in Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale: 917.12 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 916.06 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 1.06 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 915.94 ft, a difference of +1.18 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 916.68 ft and 917.17 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 916.06 ft1.06 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 914.96 ft – 917.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 915.94 ft+1.18 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 916.68 ft – 917.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 915.48 ft – 920.34 ft
- Highest on record
- 929.36 ftJune 7, 2019
Swimming and boating at Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale
High water can flood ramps, parking areas and shoreline campsites, and it carries floating debris. Expect some no-wake zones to be extended.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bull Creek near HillsdaleRiver gauge, Big Bull Creek | 2.10 ft | Normal | +0.15 ft | 0.2 mi |
| Lake Bull Creek near Spring HillRiver gauge, Lake Bull Creek | 2.96 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 8 mi |
| Big Bull Creek near EdgertonRiver gauge, Big Bull Creek | 2.25 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 8 mi |
| Blue River near StanleyRiver gauge, Blue River | 4.63 ft | High | −0.33 ft | 16 mi |
| Pottawatomie Creek at LaneRiver gauge, Pottawatomie Creek | 6.76 ft | Below flood stage | 18 mi | |
| Blue River at Kenneth Road, Overland ParkRiver gauge, Blue River | 68.3 cfs | Normal | 20 mi | |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near OttawaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 7.48 ft | High | −2.49 ft | 20 mi |
| Cedar Creek at 95th St near DesotoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 77.00 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.18 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 915.94 ft.
How high and low has Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale been?
The highest reading on record is 929.36 ft (June 7, 2019).
How often is Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT.
What is the water level of Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 917.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale?
The highest level on record is 929.36 ft on June 7, 2019.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06914995(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.65918, -94.89857(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 917.12 ft | 2026-10-16 21:30 | Provisional |
Water stored storage | 78,000 acre‑ft | 2026-10-16 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale (usgs:06914995). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/hillsdale-lake-near-hillsdale
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