Rain benefits Cheney Lake, but levels remain historically low
WEB19 hours ago · As of Sunday morning, Cheney Lake measured 1413.71 feet or 57.4 percent full. It sits at 7.89 feet below normal. The low mark set in February 2023 was 57.8 percent. Storm Team 12 said many areas ...
City of Wichita continues water restrictions indefinitely as Cheney ...
WEB3 days ago · The city said the lake now sits less than 59% full overall and less than 67% of the 12-month average of the conservation pool. Stage 3 of the drought response will be discusses if the 12-month ...
Water level at Cheney Lake drops to nearly 8 feet below normal
WEBSep 12, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The water level at Cheney Lake keeps dropping and is expected to get worse as we get closer to October. The City of Wichita said the lake, where the city gets much of its ...
Cheney Lake reaches historic low, drops to lowest level in 50 …
WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cheney Lake has dropped to its lowest level in 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the reservoir is eight feet below normal, reaching a historic low at 56.91% of ...
Water level at Cheney Lake drops to its lowest in over 50 years
WEBSep 12, 2024 · That's the lowest since November of 1972, when it was at 1,413.58, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The water level was 7.5 feet below normal on Labor Day. The reservoir is ...
Cheney Lake will reach near-historic low next week, says Wichita …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita expects Cheney Lake to reach 57.8% of the conservation pool next week. Mayor Lily Wu said that marks a historic low last reached in February 2013. The...
Drought restrictions extended as Cheney level drops; Wichita to
WEB3 days ago · Thu, September 19, 2024, 10:47 AM PDT · 2 min read. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Wichita is extending its drought restrictions beyond September because the water level at Cheney Lake ...
Drought continues to impact Cheney Lake levels - MSN
WEBW ICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The water levels at Cheney Lake continue to drop. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake is now 8 feet below normal. The conservation pool is 56.96% full ...
Driest year since 2011 leaves Cheney Lake desperate ... - Yahoo News
WEBAug 20, 2024 · This year has been the driest in 13 years. The height of the current drought, combined with the water-intensive summer months, has left Cheney Lake in a desperate situation. Chloe Gehring, the...
Calls for action come as Cheney Lake level continues dropping
WEBJul 30, 2024 · As the extensive drought continues, Cheney Lake, one of Wichita’s main water sources, is only about 60% full. This has people calling for action.
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