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Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis water level

Lake, Kanopolis Lake, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Surface elevation

1,466.98ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Water stored
60,630 acre‑ft
1,475 1,500 Highest onrecord 1,506.98 ft
Surface elevation: 1,466.98 ft. Very high for mid-October.

History

History
1,4601,4631,4651,468ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 161,4601,4631,4651,468ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16
1,4601,4631,4651,468ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 161,4601,4631,4651,468ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
1,4601,4651,470ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261,4601,4651,470ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1,4601,4651,470ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 20261,4601,4651,470ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
1,4601,4651,470ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261,4601,4651,470ftJanAprJulOct2026

202120222023202420252026

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11h 11m First quarter 34 %

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.