LakeLevelIs Keith Sebelius Lake low right now?
Keith Sebelius Lake was at 2,288.99 ft on October 9, 2026, 15.31 ft below its full pool of 2,304.3 ft. That is 3.63 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Keith Sebelius Lake on Oct 9 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 2,288.99 | −0.01 | −15.3 |
| Oct 8 | 2,289.00 | −0.01 | −15.3 |
| Oct 7 | 2,289.01 | −0.01 | −15.3 |
| Oct 6 | 2,289.02 | −0.01 | −15.3 |
| Oct 5 | 2,289.03 | ±0.00 | −15.3 |
| Oct 4 | 2,289.03 | ±0.00 | −15.3 |
| Oct 3 | 2,289.03 | −0.01 | −15.3 |
| Oct 2 | 2,289.04 | ±0.00 | −15.3 |
| Oct 1 | 2,289.04 | +0.11 | −15.3 |
| Sep 30 | 2,288.93 | +0.01 | −15.4 |
| Sep 29 | 2,288.92 | +0.01 | −15.4 |
| Sep 28 | 2,288.91 | ±0.00 | −15.4 |
| Sep 27 | 2,288.91 | ±0.00 | −15.4 |
| Sep 26 | 2,288.91 | +0.03 | −15.4 |
About Keith Sebelius Lake
- Full pool
- 2,304.3 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 2,287.2 ft (November 10, 2015) to 2,301.4 ft (May 28, 2020)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, NORN
- Datum
- LOCAL
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Questions
Is Keith Sebelius Lake low right now?
Keith Sebelius Lake was at 2,288.99 ft on October 9, 2026, 15.31 ft below its full pool of 2,304.3 ft. That is 3.63 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Keith Sebelius Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 2,304.3 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Keith Sebelius Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (NWDM district, NORN). Readings are provisional and can be revised.