Cottonwood River near New Ulm, MN
Is Cottonwood River near New Ulm, MN flooding right now?
Cottonwood River near New Ulm, MN measured 3.19 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.19 ft
Streamflow
56 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.86 ft on Thu, Apr 8, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.86 ft | 1965-04-08 |
| 19.72 ft | 2024-06-24 |
| 19.64 ft | 2018-07-06 |
| 19.15 ft | 1969-04-10 |
| 18.95 ft | 2010-09-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River at New Ulm, MN | 0.6 mi | Nicollet County |
| Little Cottonwood River near Courtland, MN | 5.8 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Watonwan River near Garden City, MN | 20.7 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Blue Earth River near Rapidan, MN | 21.1 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Le Sueur River near Rapidan, MN | 22.6 mi | Blue Earth 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.