What is the current flow on Cottonwood River?

Cottonwood River was running 129 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05317000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Cottonwood River

Minnesota. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 129 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

129

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05317000. 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?
05317000	COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM, MN	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).