Major Flood
32 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48 ft
The southern section of the levee system around the city of Florence may become breeched. If levee is overtopped, flood waters may rise up to four feet deep across most of the city streets of Florence. Expect dozens of homes to be flooded. The levee runs around the city of Florence from the northeast end, east, and along the south.
32 ft
Water levels can reach nearly 10 inches above ground floors of houses less than 1 mile north of gage site that is 2.5 miles east of Florence.
27 ft
Flooding is sufficiently extensive to reach driveways of property within 1.0 mile of the gage site. Expect extensive cropland and field flooding.
24 ft
Outside the levee system in southeast Florence, flood waters flow across Park Ave Road and reach the foundation of a residential home. Northwest of Florence, the bridge on 140th Road and 1/2 mile west of Highway 77 floods.
22 ft
Minor flooding of the left bank and roads along the north bank will begin.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1998 | 28.81 ft | 73,700 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1975 | 28.03 ft | 56,000 cfs |
| May 8, 1993 | 27.85 ft | 52,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLRK1
River
Cottonwood River
County
Marion, KS
Coordinates
38.2361°N, 96.8769°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cottonwood River near Florence?
The Cottonwood River near Florence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07180400) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cottonwood River near Florence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cottonwood River near Florence is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cottonwood River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cottonwood River near Florence to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cottonwood River near Florence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Kansas at coordinates 38.2361°N, 96.8769°W. USGS site number: 07180400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.