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Pomona Lake near Quenemo water level

Lake, Pomona Lake, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

974.54ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Water stored
57,660 acre‑ft
970 980 990 1,000 Highest onrecord 998.40 ft
Surface elevation: 974.54 ft. Normal for mid-October.

History

History
974976978ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16974976978ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16
974976978ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 16974976978ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
980990ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026980990ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
970980990ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026970980990ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
970980990ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026970980990ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The lake level at Pomona Lake near Quenemo reads 974.54 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.

The median for mid-October is 973.35 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 1.19 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 973.76 ft, a difference of +0.78 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 973.93 ft – 978.85 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
973.35 ft1.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
972.84 ft – 979.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
973.76 ft+0.78 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
973.93 ft – 978.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
972.23 ft – 981.06 ft
Highest on record
998.40 ftJune 13, 1995

Boating and fishing at Pomona Lake near Quenemo

A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.

Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 11h 11m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Hundred and Ten Mile Creek near QuenemoRiver gauge, Hundred and Ten Mile Creek 2.58 ft Very low −0.02 ft 0.3 mi
Salt Creek at LyndonRiver gauge, Salt Creek 0.99 ft High −0.40 ft 7 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River near PomonaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River 4.13 ft High −1.97 ft 7 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River at MelvernRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River 244 cfs Very high 12 mi
Melvern Lake near MelvernLake, Melvern Lake 1,038.29 ft High −0.01 ft 12 mi
Dragoon Creek near BurlingameRiver gauge, Dragoon Creek 8.16 ft High −0.08 ft 15 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River near OttawaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River 7.48 ft High −2.49 ft 16 mi
Wakarusa River at WakarusaRiver gauge, Wakarusa River 2.98 ft Below flood stage 18 mi

Questions and answers

Is Pomona Lake near Quenemo higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.78 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 973.76 ft.

How high and low has Pomona Lake near Quenemo been?

The highest reading on record is 998.40 ft (June 13, 1995).

How often is Pomona Lake near Quenemo updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT.

What is the water level of Pomona Lake near Quenemo today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 974.54 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pomona Lake near Quenemo rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pomona Lake near Quenemo normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pomona Lake near Quenemo?

The highest level on record is 998.40 ft on June 13, 1995.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:06912490 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.64751, -95.56415 (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 974.54 ft 2026-10-16 21:45 Provisional
Water stored storage 57,660 acre‑ft 2026-10-16 21:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pomona Lake near Quenemo (usgs:06912490). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/pomona-lake-near-quenemo

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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.