KansasReservoir, 9,765 acres, Reno County
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Outlook. Monday: S wind 9 to 14 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 74°F. Tuesday: S wind 9 to 13 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 69°F.
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1,420.09ft NGVD29
-0.09 ft in 7 days0.55 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Cheney Reservoir was at 1,420.09 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 1,420.64 ft, so the lake is 0.55 ft below its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 63°F.
Background reading: Cheney Reservoir on Wikipedia
Cheney Reservoir covers about 9,765 acres in Reno County, Kansas and is classed as a reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 07144790 (Cheney Re near Cheney, KS), about 3 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 9 to 14 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 74°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Cheney Reservoir was at 1,420.09 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 1,420.64 ft, so the lake is 0.55 ft below its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 63°F.
Cheney Reservoir covers about 9,765 acres (15 square miles) of surface water.
If Cheney is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.