Cottonwood River near Plymouth, KS
Is Cottonwood River near Plymouth, KS flooding right now?
Cottonwood River near Plymouth, KS measured 2.64 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 29.4 ft below its 32 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.64 ft
Streamflow
100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 37 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.8 ft on Wed, Jul 11, 1951.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 27.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 29.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 34 ft | 31.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 37 ft | 34.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.8 ft | 1951-07-11 |
| 36.78 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 35.70000076294 ft | 1965-06-10 |
| 35.70000076294 ft | 1965-06-05 |
| 35.45 ft | 1985-10-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River near Americus, KS | 7.5 mi | Lyon County |
| Cottonwood River at Emporia, KS | 9.5 mi | Lyon County |
| Neosho River near Dunlap, KS | 10.9 mi | Morris County |
| Neosho River at Burlingame Rd near Emporia, KS | 10.9 mi | Lyon County |
| Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar, KS | 11.5 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.