Pomona Lake near Quenemo water level
Lake, Pomona Lake, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 57,580 acre‑ft
History
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What this means
The lake level at Pomona Lake near Quenemo reads 974.52 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
The median for mid-October is 973.25 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 1.27 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 973.76 ft, a difference of +0.76 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 973.93 ft – 978.85 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
- 973.25 ft1.27 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 972.79 ft – 979.19 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 973.76 ft+0.76 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
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.16 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | −0.20 ft | 0.3 mi |
| Salt Creek at LyndonRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 0.81 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near PomonaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 2.44 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 7 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at MelvernRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 242 cfs | High | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Melvern Lake near MelvernLake, Melvern Lake | 1,038.18 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 12 mi |
| Dragoon Creek near BurlingameRiver gauge, Dragoon Creek | 8.08 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near OttawaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 5.63 ft | High | −0.27 ft | 16 mi |
| Wakarusa River near RichlandRiver gauge, Wakarusa River | 24.7 cfs | High | −4.9 cfs | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Pomona Lake near Quenemo higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.76 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 973.76 ft.
What is a normal level for Pomona Lake near Quenemo in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 973.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 972.79 ft and 979.19 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is Pomona Lake near Quenemo really 974.52 ft deep?
No. 974.52 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 Pomona Lake near Quenemo today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 AM CDT, the surface elevation was 974.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pomona Lake near Quenemo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.59 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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 974.52 ft | 2026-10-19 05:45 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 57,580 acre‑ft | 2026-10-19 05:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pomona Lake near Quenemo (usgs:06912490). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/pomona-lake-near-quenemo
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