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Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis water level

Lake, Kanopolis Lake, Kansas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Surface elevation

1,466.79ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Water stored
60,030 acre‑ft
1,475 1,500 Highest onrecord 1,506.98 ft

History

1,4601,4631,4651,468ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 201,4601,4631,4651,468ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
1,4601,4631,4651,468ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 201,4601,4631,4651,468ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
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

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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

At 1,466.79 ft, Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis is holding more water than usual for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1,462.19 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 4.60 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1,460.75 ft, a difference of +6.04 ft. The record high is 1,506.98 ft, set on July 14, 1951.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1,464.52 ft – 1,467.15 ft.

Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1,462.19 ft4.60 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1,459.83 ft – 1,466.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
1,460.75 ft+6.04 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.
1,466.79 ft
Right now
1,463.00 ft
Top of conservation pool.

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 50° – Wind 16 mph
21 Wed 75° 51° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 78° 57° – Wind 17 mph
23 Fri 78° 63° – Wind 22 mph
24 Sat 79° 64° – Wind 21 mph
25 Sun 68° 62° 0.02 in, 31% Wind 13 mph
26 Mon 65° 42° 0.61 in, 33% Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

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Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Smoky Hill River near LangleyRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River 3.68 ft Normal −0.01 ft 0.8 mi
Smoky Hill River at LindsborgRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River 7.31 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 17 mi
Smoky Hill River at EllsworthRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River 1.74 ft Normal −0.03 ft 17 mi
Smoky Hill River near MentorRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River 4.40 ft Normal −0.01 ft 23 mi
Mulberry Creek near SalinaRiver gauge, Mulberry Creek 3.83 ft Below flood stage +0.03 ft 23 mi
Cow Creek near LyonsRiver gauge, Cow Creek 3.66 ft Very low +0.06 ft 24 mi
Saline River at TescottRiver gauge, Saline River 6.60 ft Normal −0.05 ft 28 mi
Gypsum Creek near GypsumRiver gauge, Gypsum Creek 10.5 cfs High −0.2 cfs 29 mi

Questions and answers

Is Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis higher than last year?

Yes, it is 6.04 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,460.75 ft.

What is a normal level for Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1,462.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1,459.83 ft and 1,466.45 ft, based on 7 years of records.

Is Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis really 1,466.79 ft deep?

No. 1,466.79 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.

What is the water level of Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 1,466.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.29 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 1,466.79 ft 2026-10-20 17:30 Provisional
Water stored 60,030 acre‑ft 2026-10-20 17:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis (usgs:06865000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/kanopolis-lake-near-kanopolis

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