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SwedenSf Cottonwood River near Bazaar water level
River gauge, Sf Cottonwood River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 39.4 cfs
History
What this means
The Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar is at 7.29 ft, in the normal range for late October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.29 ft and 7.61 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood River at Cottonwood FallsRiver gauge, Cottonwood River | 258 cfs | Normal | −10.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Cottonwood River near PlymouthRiver gauge, Cottonwood River | 4.11 ft | High | −0.11 ft | 11 mi |
| Cedar Creek near Cedar PointRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 3.88 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Neosho River near AmericusRiver gauge, Neosho River | 4.68 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 19 mi |
| Cottonwood River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Cottonwood River | 3.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 19 mi |
| Cottonwood River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Cottonwood River | 3.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Neosho River at Burlingame Road near EmporiaRiver gauge, Neosho River | 390 cfs | Very high | −17.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Neosho River at Council GroveRiver gauge, Neosho River | 9.22 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM CDT, the water level was 7.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07182200(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.28557, -96.51278(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 7.29 ft | 2026-10-21 05:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 39.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sf Cottonwood River near Bazaar (usgs:07182200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/sf-cottonwood-river-near-bazaar
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer