COTTONWOOD RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 10, 2025

Winter Weather Advisory
2025-02-12T11:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast Colorado including the Denver metro. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Cottonwood River was last observed at 409 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 811 acre-ft of water today; about 96% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 424 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 751 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth with a gauge stage of 3.74 ft. 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.

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.

Last Updated 2025-02-10
Discharge Volume 811 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 408.7 cfs
-28.3 cfs (-6.48%)
Percent of Normal 96.45%
Maximum 42,500.0 cfs
2019-05-22
Seasonal Avg 424 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
USGS 07180400
60 cfs 3.1 ft -8.15
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
USGS 07182250
349 cfs 3.74 ft -6.18
Cottonwood River Near New Ulm
USGS 05317000
751 cfs 3.16 ft 2.18
History of the River

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

       

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