What is the current flow on Cottonwood River?

Cottonwood River was running 239 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 07182260. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Cottonwood River

Kansas. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 239 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

239

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 07182260. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Cottonwood River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
07180400	COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE, KS	—
07182000	COTTONWOOD R AT COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS	—
07182250	COTTONWOOD R NR PLYMOUTH, KS	Yes
07182260	COTTONWOOD R AT EMPORIA, KS	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).