Station Name: MILFORD LAKE NEAR WAKEFIELD, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,139 feet

Nearest Address:
Seventh Rd
Wakefield, KS 67487
Clay County

GPS Coordinates: 39.21636389, -97.0049917

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:56AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:53AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Clay, Cloud, Republic, Washington, Brown, Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Riley Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:53AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 3:30AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:30 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:32AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:32 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 11:31AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches expected with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From noon Friday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Bitterly cold temperatures with wind chill values below zero are also expected Friday through Sunday which only increases the vulnerability when traveling. Travel should be avoided if possible, especially Friday night through midday Sunday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.