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In Nebraska, Cunningham Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. At around 390 acres, it is a modest waterbody. Other waters in the region include Branched Oak Lake and Wagon Train Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Cunningham Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 4:01 PM CDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (86/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (90/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
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| Temp (°F) | 86° | 86° | 86° | 83° | 80° | 77° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 68° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 67° | 71° | 74° | 79° | 83° | 85° | 86° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Direction | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 86°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 86°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 80°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 77°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 74°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 73°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 71°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 70°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 68°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 66°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 65°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 67°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 71°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 74°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 79°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 83°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 85°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 86°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 88° | 65° | 88° | 65° | 86° | 66° | 83° | 58° | 72° | 57° | 69° | 55° | 68° | 51° |
| Wind | SSW 9 mph | S 8 to 12 mph | S 12 to 17 mph | SSE 10 to 14 mph | S 13 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | SW 5 to 8 mph | NNW 8 mph | NNE 9 mph | NE 8 mph | E 10 mph | S 8 mph | W 8 to 13 mph | NW 10 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 20 mph | 30 mph | 28 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 6% | 11% | 12% | 47% | 61% | 56% | 55% | 27% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Cunningham Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 70.0°F at Elkhorn River at Waterloo, Nebr. (15.8 mi away) · Oct 9, 9:15 PM UTC
Good for fishing (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the SSW is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NE Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Located within NE, Cunningham Lake is a scenic waterbody providing valuable outdoor recreation and critical watershed storage. Visitors enjoy sailing, motorboating, and shoreline walking along designated access areas. Checking real-time water conditions and NWS wind forecasts ensures an optimal outing.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Cunningham Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 4:58 PM CDT