
Lake levels
Wilson Lake (Kansas), KS
- water level
- 1511.23 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.09 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.57 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.09 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.57 ft
- Record high
- 1527.10 ft
In brief
Wilson Lake (Kansas) stood at 1,511.23 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 72% of October readings since 2012.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1511.23 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1527.10 ft (2019-06-11) |
| Record low | 1505.46 ft (2016-04-16) |
| Average of all readings | 1513.36 ft |
| Data span | 14 years (5,089 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson Lake (Kansas) full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Wilson Lake (Kansas) sits at 1511.23 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.21 ft.
What is the water level at Wilson Lake (Kansas) today?
The most recent reading at Wilson Lake (Kansas) is 1511.23 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 Wilson Lake (Kansas) has ever been?
The highest level for Wilson Lake (Kansas) in our records is 1527.10 ft on 2019-06-11. The lowest is 1505.46 ft on 2016-04-16. Our record covers about 14 years of readings.
Is Wilson Lake (Kansas) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 28% of them, which we classify as below 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 Wilson Lake (Kansas) 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. Wilson Lake (Kansas) has risen 0.21 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Wilson Lake (Kansas) changed over the past year?
Wilson Lake (Kansas) is +0.57 ft compared with this date last year (1511.23 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 14 years, with a record high of 1527.10 ft and a record low of 1505.46 ft.
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Quote this reading
Wilson Lake (Kansas) stood at 1,511.23 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 72% of October readings since 2012.
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wilson-lake-kansas-ks-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Wilson Lake (Kansas) water level, 2012 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/wilson-lake-kansas/, 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.