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COTTONWOOD RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
May 1, 2025


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
       
River Streamflow Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)21. Apr22. Apr23. Apr24. Apr25. Apr26. Apr27. Apr28. Apr29. Apr30. Apr050010001500
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
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Maximum Streamflow Discharge
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Weather Forecast

Streamflow Elevation Profile
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Cottonwood River is one of the principal tributaries of the Neosho River in central Kansas of the United States.