Water level
1,198.54ft (gage datum)
+1.87 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Hefner was at 1,198.54 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 1.87 ft over the past week.
OklahomaReservoir, 2,500 acres
Lake Hefner conditions today
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Water level
1,198.54ft
Up 1.87 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: S wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 77°F. Tuesday: S wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 73°F, thunderstorms possible.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Oklahoma
- Surface area
- 2,500 acres
- USGS gauge
- 07159550, Lake Hefner at Oklahoma City, OK
- Coordinates
- 35.5678° N, 97.5957° W
Background reading: Lake Hefner on Wikipedia
About Lake Hefner
Lake Hefner is a 2,500-acre reservoir in Oklahoma.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 07159550 (Lake Hefner at Oklahoma City, OK), about 1 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.
Lake Hefner questions
Is it windy on Lake Hefner today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 77°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.
What is the water level at Lake Hefner right now?
Lake Hefner was at 1,198.54 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 1.87 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Hefner?
Lake Hefner covers about 2,500 acres (3.9 square miles) of surface water.
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