-480.1 cfs (-11.61%) since yesterday
127.28% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Cottonwood River
was last observed at
3,654
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
7,248
acre-ft of water today; about 127%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,871 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at
42,500 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Cottonwood River Near New Ulm
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,960 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Cottonwood River, with a gauge stage of
8.64 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Cottonwood River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,238 ft, the
Cottonwood R Nr Florence.
Last Updated
2024-05-04
Streamflow
3,654.3 cfs
Percent of Normal
127.28%
Maximum
42,500.0 cfs
2019-05-22
About the cottonwood river
The Cottonwood River is a 152-mile-long river in eastern Kansas, USA. It has been used by Native Americans for hundreds of years for hunting and fishing. The river flows through several counties and its basin is home to many small towns. The river's hydrology is influenced by rainfall and the presence of reservoirs and dams, such as the John Redmond Reservoir, Marion Reservoir, and Chase County Lake. These dams provide flood control, irrigation, and recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping. The Cottonwood River is also an important source of water for agricultural uses such as crop irrigation and livestock watering. Despite occasional flooding, the river remains an important resource for the communities it serves.
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