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COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM

Streamflow Almanac


USGS 05317000

Streamflow trends over the past year at Cottonwood River Near New Ulm in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 85,345 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 379.4 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 212.1cfs.

Key Ratios & Stats

Last Updated 2026-07-20
Gauge Height 3.80 ft
Observed Discharge 154cfs
Since Yesterday -11%
24hr Forecast 470 cfs
Percent of Normal 53%
Seasonal Volatility 634%
Peak Discharge 18,700 cfs
Average Discharge 293 cfs
Minimum Discharge 17 cfs

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Area Hydrology

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This tributary falls within the Cottonwood watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.



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