Cottonwood River near Florence, KS
Is Cottonwood River near Florence, KS flooding right now?
Cottonwood River near Florence, KS measured 2.91 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.1 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.91 ft
Streamflow
45 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.81 ft on Mon, Nov 2, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 19.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 29.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.81 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 28.03 ft | 1975-06-17 |
| 27.85 ft | 1993-05-09 |
| 27.56999969482 ft | 1965-06-10 |
| 27.21 ft | 2013-07-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar C near Cedar Point, KS | 4.0 mi | Chase County |
| Cottonwood River at Marion, KS | 11.5 mi | Marion County |
| N Cottonwood River below Marion Lake, KS | 14.3 mi | Marion County |
| Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls, KS | 18.4 mi | Chase County |
| Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar, KS | 20.0 mi | Chase 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.