Water level
1,932.81ft NGVD29
+0.03 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Harlan County Lake was at 1,932.81 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.03 ft).
NebraskaReservoir, 12,822 acres, Harlan County
Harlan County Lake conditions today
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Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 9 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 65°F, thunderstorms possible. Tuesday: SSE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 62°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Harlan County
- Surface area
- 12,822 acres
- USGS gauge
- 06849000, Harlan County Lake Near Republican City, Nebr.
- Coordinates
- 40.0631° N, 99.2906° W
Background reading: Harlan County Lake on Wikipedia
About Harlan County Lake
Harlan County Lake is a 12,822-acre reservoir in Harlan County, Nebraska.
We read the level from USGS gauge 06849000, listed as Harlan County Lake Near Republican City, Nebr.. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. 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.
Harlan County Lake questions
Is it windy on Harlan County Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 9 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 65°F, thunderstorms possible. 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.
What is the water level at Harlan County Lake right now?
Harlan County Lake was at 1,932.81 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.03 ft).
How big is Harlan County Lake?
Harlan County Lake covers about 12,822 acres (20 square miles) of surface water.
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