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Fall River Lake conditions today

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Water level

948.16ft

Down 0.10 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: S wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 77°F. Tuesday: S wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 72°F.

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Water level

948.16ft NGVD29

-0.10 ft in 7 days

0.07 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Fall River Lake was at 948.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.10 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 948.23 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Kansas
Surface area
2,350 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fall River Lake
Coordinates
37.6600° N, 96.0800° W

Background reading: Fall River Lake on Wikipedia

About Fall River Lake

Set in Kansas, Fall River Lake is a 2,350-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Fall River Lake, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Fall River Lake questions

Is it windy on Fall River Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 77°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Fall River Lake right now?

Fall River Lake was at 948.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.10 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 948.23 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Fall River Lake?

Fall River Lake covers about 2,350 acres (3.7 square miles) of surface water.

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