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Hillsdale Lake near Hillsdale water level

Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Kansas, United States

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High for mid-October

Surface elevation

917.12ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Water stored
78,000 acre‑ft
915 920 925 930 Highest onrecord 929.36 ft
Surface elevation: 917.12 ft. High for mid-October.

History

History
915916917ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16915916917ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16
915916917ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 16915916917ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
915918920923ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026915918920923ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
915918920923ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026915918920923ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
915918920923ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026915918920923ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11h 11m First quarter 34 %

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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