
Lake levels
Milford Lake, KS
- water level
- 1146.31 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -1.32 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.32 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.49 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.25 ft
- 7-day change
- -1.32 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.32 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.49 ft
- Record high
- 1174.73 ft
In brief
Milford Lake stood at 1,146.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 69% of October readings since 2012.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1146.31 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1174.73 ft (2019-06-26) |
| Record low | 1137.63 ft (2013-01-26) |
| Average of all readings | 1145.00 ft |
| Data span | 14 years (5,124 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Milford Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Milford Lake sits at 1146.31 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.32 ft.
What is the water level at Milford Lake today?
The most recent reading at Milford Lake is 1146.31 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Milford Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Milford Lake in our records is 1174.73 ft on 2019-06-26. The lowest is 1137.63 ft on 2013-01-26. Our record covers about 14 years of readings.
Is Milford Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 69% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Milford Lake low 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. Milford Lake has risen 0.32 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Milford Lake changed over the past year?
Milford Lake is +1.49 ft compared with this date last year (1146.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 14 years, with a record high of 1174.73 ft and a record low of 1137.63 ft.
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Quote this reading
Milford Lake stood at 1,146.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 69% of October readings since 2012.
Download the full record
milford-lake-ks-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Milford Lake water level, 2012 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/milford-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Kansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.