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Cottonwood River Water Level

Live gauge height for Cottonwood River, measured at USGS station COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM, MN (13.0 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height
3.23 ft
Updated 27 min ago
vs. 30-day average
Streamflow
60 cfs

Boat Ramps on Cottonwood River (8)

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Cottonwood River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Cottonwood River today?

The USGS gauge for Cottonwood River (COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM, MN) currently reads a gauge height of 3.23 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Cottonwood River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Cottonwood River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 8 boat ramps on Cottonwood River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05317000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.