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Horsethief Re near Jetmore water level

Lake, Horsethief Re, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

2,419.83ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Water stored
5,278 acre‑ft
2,415 2,418 2,420 2,423

History

History
2,4162,4182,4202,422ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 192,4162,4182,4202,422ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
2,4162,4182,4202,422ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 192,4162,4182,4202,422ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
2,4152,420ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20262,4152,420ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
2,4152,420ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 20262,4152,420ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
2,4152,420ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262,4152,420ftJanAprJulOct2026

202120222023202420252026

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

19 Mon 72° 46° – Wind 15 mph
20 Tue 69° 52° – Wind 15 mph
21 Wed 79° 57° 0.01 in Wind 22 mph
22 Thu 83° 61° 0.01 in Wind 19 mph
23 Fri 76° 64° – Wind 30 mph
24 Sat 70° 62° 0.08 in, 38% Wind 26 mph
25 Sun 68° 54° 0.03 in, 34% Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 58%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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