Major Flood
37 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
34 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Major flooding can be expected. Water levels may reach to 4 feet above the ground floors of structures 2.25 miles west of the gage site from Road A. At half a mile north of gage, water levels may reach as high as 1/2 the distance to the electric meters on utility poles.
34 ft
Road A becomes completely inundated near the river gage site, south of Hwy 50. Expect flooding of crops and fields.
33 ft
More sections along Road A floods especially at the low water crossings.
32 ft
Minor flooding occurs along both banks. Road A near the gage site becomes flooded especially south of the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1951 | 37.8 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Nov 1, 1998 | 36.78 ft | 92,900 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1965 | 35.70000076294 ft | 57,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PLYK1
River
Cottonwood River
County
Chase, KS
Coordinates
38.3978°N, 96.3566°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cottonwood River near Plymouth?
The Cottonwood River near Plymouth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07182250) 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 Plymouth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cottonwood River near Plymouth is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cottonwood River rises?
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Where is the Cottonwood River near Plymouth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chase County, Kansas at coordinates 38.3978°N, 96.3566°W. USGS site number: 07182250. 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.