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Keith Sebelius Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Kansas. The water surface spans about 2,181 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Research-grade observations nearby include Largemouth Bass. Other waters in the region include Norton Reservoir, Harlan County Reservoir, and Kirwin Reservoir. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Keith Sebelius Lake so you can plan a visit.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:02 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 (75/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (87/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 82/100 across these hours. Dusk hours (19:00 local). 0% chance of precipitation. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 86° | 87° | 89° | 86° | 83° | 79° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 67° | 70° | 75° | 79° | 82° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Direction | S | 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) | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| 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 |
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| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 83°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 86°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 87°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 69°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 68°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 67°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 66°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 65°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 67°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 35 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 70°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 75°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 79°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 82°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 86°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 4% | 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) | 89° | 65° | 89° | 66° | 90° | 66° | 86° | 55° | 73° | 54° | 71° | 52° | 69° | 48° |
| Wind | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | SW 10 mph | NE 10 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | NE 10 mph | E 10 to 15 mph | SW 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 30 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 28 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 21 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 9% | 53% | 53% | 33% | 29% | 16% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Keith Sebelius Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (74/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is clear (1% cloud cover). 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.
Fair for boating (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Good for sailing (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the S 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%).
Fair for kayaking (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 KS Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Keith Sebelius Lake is a popular freshwater reservoir located in KS, providing great recreation for boaters, kayakers, and outdoor travelers. With public access points distributed along the water's edge, launching a boat or paddleboard is straightforward and convenient. Facilities and day-use grounds are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include 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 Keith Sebelius 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, 2:29 PM CDT