RIVER GAUGE · COTTONWOOD RIVER (MN)
Cottonwood River (MN) at New Ulm
Brown County, Minnesota
Water level3.20 ft
Flow58 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22.75 ft
Water impacts Cottonwood Townhouses.
- 22 ft
Swimming pond at Flandrau SP closed and sandbagged for flood protection.
- 20 ft
Water begins to impact residence on Butternut Street
- 19 ft
All trails at Flandrau SP closed due to flooding
- 18 ft
Flood waters reach the back of the campground at Flandrau SP
- 13 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood Street west of the river.
- 11 ft
Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1965 | 20.86 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 19.72 ft | 20,600 cfs |
| Jul 6, 2018 | 19.64 ft | 20,200 cfs |
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