Cottonwood River (MN) above Springfield
Brown County, Minnesota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35 ft
Top of the earthen levee along the north side of the river between S Cass Ave and East End Ave.
- 32 ft
Water from storm drains backs up into the road causing flooding at the intersection of Marshall Ave and E Lincoln St.
- 30.5 ft
The Springfield Swimming Pool and main building begin to flood at this level. The remainder of Riverside Park is already fully inundated at this level.
- 30 ft
The Springfield Golf Course clubhouse begins to flood near this level. The golf course parking lot is inundated as well.
- 28.5 ft
Rothenburg Campround is fully inundated near this level. Flood waters extend to the intersection of S Cass Ave and Riverside Dr. near the Springfield Swimming Pool.
- 27.5 ft
Flood waters approach the low sport of S Cass Ave near the Rothenburg campground.
- 27 ft
The entrance to the Rothenburg Campground is flooded at this level.
- 26.5 ft
S O'Connell Ave begins to flood, closing off access to the Springfield Golf Course. The field east of S Cass Ave begins to flood near the picnic shelter and playground.
- 26 ft
The pedestrian path at the Rothenburg Campground begins to flood.
- 23.5 ft
Water begins leaving the riverbank just below this level near the Rothenburg Campground and adjacent to the Springfield football and baseball fields.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2010 | 32.89 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Jul 4, 2018 | 32.81 ft | 17,600 cfs |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 32.7 ft | — |
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