Conditions improve at Cheney Lake, but more rain needed - KWCH
6 hours ago · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Recent rainfall over the past week has improved conditions at Cheney Lake; however, much more rain is still needed. One of the main sources for Wichita’s water is ...
Cheney Lake sees increase in water level thanks to recent rain
Nov 3, 2024 · Recent rainfall dumped about four inches across the area, resulting in a half-foot increase in water levels at Cheney Lake. Marina owner Kevin O’Brien said rains like this are needed more than...
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.
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...
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 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 ...
Driest year since 2011 leaves Cheney Lake desperate ... - Yahoo News
Aug 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...
Cheney Reservoir - Wikipedia
Cheney Reservoir is a reservoir on the North Fork Ninnescah River in Reno, Kingman, and Sedgwick counties of Kansas in the United States. [5] Built and managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for local water supply, it is also used for flood control and recreation.
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...