Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Coldwater River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Coldwater River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Coldwater River is located in south central British Columbia, Canada. It is the largest tributary of the Nicola River, which it joins at the city of Merritt. The river drains a watershed of 917 square kilometres (354 sq mi). Its traditional native name is Ntstlatko ("cold water").