Cheney Lake sees increase in water level thanks to recent rain
Published: Nov. 3, 2024 at 2:37 PM PST. CHENEY, Kan. (KWCH) - Many Wichitans are wondering if Cheney Lake, currently struggling with water levels more than eight feet below normal, is seeing any ...
Billions of gallons of water needed to refill Cheney Lake, says
Oct 16, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As the ongoing drought persists, the situation at Cheney Lake continues to decline. The reservoir is now 8.49 feet below normal and almost down to 55% full. The city said...
Wichita: It would take nearly 26 billion gallons of water to refill ...
Oct 16, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The water level at Cheney Lake has dropped another six inches in the last month, and the City of Wichita says it would take nearly 26 billion gallons to refill it. The...
Cheney Lake is drying up. Wichita says the drought plan is working
Sep 30, 2024 · The most recent federal drought map casts Cheney Lake under a deep brown blob that signals an ominous designation: Drought persists. Wichita leaders declared a drought in January 2023, kicking off the first stage of the city’s drought plan — voluntary water conservation.
Water level at Cheney Lake remains over 7 feet below normal
Aug 13, 2024 · The City of Wichita is moving to stage 2 of it's drought response plan due to dealing with diminished water levels at Cheney Reservoir, extreme heat, and less rainfall for over a year. This...
Cheney Lake reaches historic low, drops to lowest level in 50 …
W ICHITA, 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...
Low water levels at Cheney Lake ideal for dam repair, says city
Oct 1, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita plans to take advantage of the low water levels at Cheney Reservoir to make some much-needed repairs. On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved...
Driest year since 2011 leaves Cheney Lake desperate - KSN-TV
Aug 20, 2024 · CHENEY, Kan. (KSNW) — Cheney Reservoir, the freshwater source from which Wichita gets its drinking water, is 7 feet below normal. Local and federal officials met to discuss possible solutions...
Drought continues to impact Cheney Lake levels - KSN-TV
Sep 17, 2024 · WICHITA, 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.
Cheney Lake marina owner relieved by rainfall - KSN-TV
Nov 3, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)—Rains across Kansas bring a brief respite from drought conditions. Some places have been feeling it more than others, like Cheney Lake. The reservoir is down more than eight ...