Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis water level
Lake, Kanopolis Lake, Kansas, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 60,630 acre‑ft
History
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What this means
At 1,466.98 ft, Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis is holding more water than usual for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1,462.23 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 4.75 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1,460.88 ft, a difference of +6.10 ft. The record high is 1,506.98 ft, set on July 14, 1951.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1,464.52 ft – 1,467.15 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
- 1,462.23 ft4.75 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1,459.85 ft – 1,466.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1,460.88 ft+6.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1,464.52 ft – 1,467.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1,460.74 ft – 1,471.64 ft
- Highest on record
- 1,506.98 ftJuly 14, 1951
Boating and fishing at Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis
When a lake runs high, docks and swimming areas may close for a while and floating logs become a real hazard for boats.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
What happens at each level
- 1,508.00 ft
- Top of flood control pool.
- 1,466.98 ft
- Right now
- 1,463.00 ft
- Top of conservation pool.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River near LangleyRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 3.75 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Smoky Hill River at LindsborgRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 7.41 ft | Below flood stage | 17 mi | |
| Smoky Hill River at EllsworthRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 1.88 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Smoky Hill River near MentorRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 4.47 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Mulberry Creek near SalinaRiver gauge, Mulberry Creek | 3.83 ft | Below flood stage | 0.00 ft | 23 mi |
| Cow Creek near LyonsRiver gauge, Cow Creek | 3.56 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Saline River at TescottRiver gauge, Saline River | 6.65 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Saline River at LincolnRiver gauge, Saline River | 10.51 ft | Below flood stage | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis higher than last year?
Yes, it is 6.10 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,460.88 ft.
How high and low has Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis been?
The highest reading on record is 1,506.98 ft (July 14, 1951).
How often is Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis 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 Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 1,466.98 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.17 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis normal?
Very 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 Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis?
The highest level on record is 1,506.98 ft on July 14, 1951.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06865000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.60695, -97.96699(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 | 1,466.98 ft | 2026-10-16 21:30 | Provisional |
Water stored storage | 60,630 acre‑ft | 2026-10-16 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis (usgs:06865000). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/kanopolis-lake-near-kanopolis
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