Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Water Level

Kansas · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

2289.14 ft

Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton is low for this time of year and steady (-0.05 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.09 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 2% of August readings on record

Where Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton sits historically

TODAY 2289.14 ftRECORD LOW2289.05 ft2026-08-13RECORD HIGH2298.77 ft2021-05-31

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.09 ft

7-day change

-0.05 ft

30-day change

-1.01 ft

1-year change

-1.95 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-152288.9–2290.3 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-142288.8–2291.3 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-132287.9–2299.9 ft2026-08-13

Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton records and averages

Current level2289.14 ft
Record high2298.77 ft (2021-05-31)
Record low2289.05 ft (2026-08-13)
Average of all readings2293.44 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton sits at 2289.14 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.01 ft.

What is the water level at Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton today?

The most recent reading is 2289.14 ft (2026-08-14), 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 and Norton has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 2298.77 ft on 2021-05-31. The lowest is 2289.05 ft on 2026-08-13. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 2% of them — 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 and Norton 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 and Norton has fallen 1.01 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 and Norton changed over the past year?

The level is -1.95 ft compared with this date last year (2289.14 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 2298.77 ft and a record low of 2289.05 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Kansas lake levels.