
Lake levels
Keith Sebelius Lake, KS
- water level
- 2288.99 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.25 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.75 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-09 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.25 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.75 ft
- Record high
- 2296.00 ft
In brief
Keith Sebelius Lake stood at 2,288.99 feet on Oct 9, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 2288.99 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2296.00 ft (2024-06-05) |
| Record low | 2288.50 ft (2026-09-23) |
| Average of all readings | 2292.71 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Keith Sebelius Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-09, Keith Sebelius Lake sits at 2288.99 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.25 ft.
What is the water level at Keith Sebelius Lake today?
The most recent reading at Keith Sebelius Lake is 2288.99 ft (2026-10-09), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Keith Sebelius Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Keith Sebelius Lake in our records is 2296.00 ft on 2024-06-05. The lowest is 2288.50 ft on 2026-09-23. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Keith Sebelius Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as low for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Keith Sebelius Lake changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Keith Sebelius Lake has risen 0.25 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Keith Sebelius Lake changed over the past year?
Keith Sebelius Lake is -1.75 ft compared with this date last year (2288.99 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 2296.00 ft and a record low of 2288.50 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Keith Sebelius Lake stood at 2,288.99 feet on Oct 9, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
keith-sebelius-lake-ks-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Keith Sebelius Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/keith-sebelius-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Kansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.