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