Horsethief Re near Jetmore water level
Lake, Horsethief Re, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 5,278 acre‑ft
History
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What this means
The lake level at Horsethief Re near Jetmore reads 2,419.83 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
That puts it 0.16 ft below the median of 2,419.99 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2,421.93 ft (−2.10 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2,419.83 ft – 2,420.15 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
- 2,419.99 ft0.16 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2,415.39 ft – 2,421.90 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2,421.93 ft−2.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2,419.83 ft – 2,420.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2,419.86 ft – 2,423.68 ft
Boating and fishing at Horsethief Re near Jetmore
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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Creek below Horsethief Re near JetmoreRiver gauge, Buckner Creek | 1.9 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 0.2 mi |
| Buckner Creek above Horsethief Re near JetmoreRiver gauge, Buckner Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 1.9 mi |
| Buckner Creek near JetmoreRiver gauge, Buckner Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 7 mi |
| Buckner Creek at HanstonRiver gauge, Buckner Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 19 mi |
| Arkansas River at Dodge CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 6.73 ft | High | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Pawnee River near BurdettRiver gauge, Pawnee River | 2.26 ft | Low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Pawnee River at RozelRiver gauge, Pawnee River | 7.21 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 36 mi |
| Walnut Creek at NekomaRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 6.63 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Horsethief Re near Jetmore compare with last year?
It is 2.10 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2,421.93 ft.
What is a normal level for Horsethief Re near Jetmore in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2,419.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2,415.39 ft and 2,421.90 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is Horsethief Re near Jetmore really 2,419.83 ft deep?
No. 2,419.83 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 Horsethief Re near Jetmore today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT, the surface elevation was 2,419.83 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Horsethief Re near Jetmore rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Horsethief Re near Jetmore normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07140885(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.06002, -100.04958(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 2,419.83 ft | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 5,278 acre‑ft | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Horsethief Re near Jetmore (usgs:07140885). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/horsethief-re-near-jetmore
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