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2,419.81ft
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Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 10 to 18 kt, gusts to 27 kt, high near 66°F, thunderstorms possible. Tuesday: SSE wind 6 to 15 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 71°F.
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2,419.81ft NAVD88
-0.02 ft in 7 days0.18 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Horsethief Reservoir was at 2,419.81 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 2,419.63 ft, so the lake is 0.18 ft above its usual mark.
Horsethief Reservoir is a 229-acre reservoir in Kansas.
We read the level from USGS gauge 07140885, listed as Horsethief Re near Jetmore, KS. 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.
Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. 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: SSW wind 10 to 18 kt, gusts to 27 kt, high near 66°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.
Horsethief Reservoir was at 2,419.81 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 2,419.63 ft, so the lake is 0.18 ft above its usual mark.
Horsethief Reservoir covers about 229 acres (0.4 square miles) of surface water.
If Horsethief is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.