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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

1145.71146.31146.81147.31147.9SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 1147.64LOW 1145.951146.31 ft

Records and averages

Current level1146.31 ft
Record high1174.73 ft (2019-06-26)
Record low1137.63 ft (2013-01-26)
Average of all readings1145.00 ft
Data span14 years (5,124 readings)

Level schematic

1,136.11,146.21,156.21,166.21,176.2PUBLISHED HIGH 1,174.73 ft1,146.31 ftPUBLISHED LOW 1,137.63 ft

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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Milford Lake stood at 1,146.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 69% of October readings since 2012.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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milford-lake-ks-water-level-history.csv

5,124 readings, Oct 1, 2012 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 100 KB.

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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.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Kansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.