Cottonwood River at Emporia, KS
Is Cottonwood River at Emporia, KS flooding right now?
Cottonwood River at Emporia, KS measured 1.77 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 18.2 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.77 ft
Streamflow
111 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.4 ft on Wed, Jul 11, 1951.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 22.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 30.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.4 ft | 1951-07-11 |
| 29.5 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 29.5 ft | 1948-07-20 |
| 29.1 ft | 1951-06-30 |
| 28.5 ft | 1985-10-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River at Burlingame Rd near Emporia, KS | 3.3 mi | Lyon County |
| Cottonwood River near Neosho Rapids, KS | 6.2 mi | Lyon County |
| Neosho River near Americus, KS | 6.8 mi | Lyon County |
| Cottonwood River near Plymouth, KS | 9.5 mi | Chase County |
| Neosho River at Neosho Rapids, KS | 9.9 mi | Lyon County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.