What is the current flow on Cottonwood River?
Cottonwood River is currently flowing at 5,390 cfs at USGS gauge 07182250 as of Oct 4, 1:00 AM UTC.
Cottonwood River at Plymouth Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
17.79 ft
Flow 5,390 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 1:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind
Flow is 5,390 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 98 cfs).
Flow
5,390 cfs
Gauge Height
17.79 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 3847% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 07182250 is a public stream gauge on Cottonwood River in Kansas. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
73° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
71° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Clear
78° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Cottonwood River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- COTTONWOOD R AT EMPORIA, KS · 9.5 mi
- COTTONWOOD R AT COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS · 13.1 mi
- COTTONWOOD R NR NEOSHO RAPIDS, KS · 15.7 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NEOSHO R NR AMERICUS, KS · 7.5 mi
- NEOSHO R NR DUNLAP, KS · 10.9 mi
- NEOSHO R AT BURLINGAME RD NR EMPORIA, KS · 10.9 mi
- SF COTTONWOOD R NR BAZAAR, KS · 11.5 mi
- ROCK C NR DUNLAP, KS · 14.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cottonwood River above or below normal right now?
Cottonwood River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 5,390 cfs, compared with a typical median of 98 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Cottonwood River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Cottonwood River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Cottonwood River?
Other gauges on Cottonwood River worth checking include COTTONWOOD R AT EMPORIA, KS (9.5 miles away), COTTONWOOD R AT COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS (13.1 miles away), COTTONWOOD R NR NEOSHO RAPIDS, KS (15.7 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Cottonwood River?
The forecast for today near Cottonwood River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 73°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Cottonwood River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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