Total streamflow across the
Cottonwood River
was last observed at
988
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,960
acre-ft of water today; about 49%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,026 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 624 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Cottonwood River, with a gauge stage of
5.13 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 | 2025-04-30 |
Discharge Volume | 1,960 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
988.2 cfs
-58.0 cfs (-5.54%) |
Percent of Normal | 48.78% |
Maximum |
42,500.0 cfs
2019-05-22 |
Seasonal Avg | 2,026 cfs |
Cottonwood River is one of the principal tributaries of the Neosho River in central Kansas of the United States.