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Kanopolis Lake conditions today

Kanopolis Lake, Kansas
Photo: United States Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

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1,466.56ft

Down 0.27 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 8 to 14 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 74°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 3 to 14 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 69°F.

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Water level

1,466.56ft NGVD29

-0.27 ft in 7 days

3.16 ft above the October normal

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

Kanopolis Lake was at 1,466.56 ft on October 26, falling 0.27 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,463.40 ft, so the lake is 3.16 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Kansas
Surface area
3,460 acres
USGS gauge
06865000, Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis, KS
Coordinates
38.6327° N, 97.9980° W

Background reading: Kanopolis Lake on Wikipedia

About Kanopolis Lake

Set in Kansas, Kanopolis Lake is a 3,460-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 06865000 (Kanopolis Lake near Kanopolis, KS), about 2 mi from the middle of the lake. 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.

Kanopolis Lake questions

Is it windy on Kanopolis Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 8 to 14 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 74°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 Kanopolis Lake right now?

Kanopolis Lake was at 1,466.56 ft on October 26, falling 0.27 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,463.40 ft, so the lake is 3.16 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Kanopolis Lake?

Kanopolis Lake covers about 3,460 acres (5.4 square miles) of surface water.

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