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SwedenNf Cottonwood River near Durham water level
River gauge, Nf Cottonwood River, Kansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.4 cfs
History
What this means
The Nf Cottonwood River near Durham is above normal at 9.59 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 9.59 ft and 9.65 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Nf Cottonwood River near Durham
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Creek near GypsumRiver gauge, Gypsum Creek | 10.2 cfs | High | −0.5 cfs | 13 mi |
| North Cottonwood River below Marion LakeRiver gauge, North Cottonwood River | 4.95 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Smoky Hill River near MentorRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 4.40 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Smoky Hill River at LindsborgRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 7.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Cottonwood River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Cottonwood River | 3.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Smoky Hill River at New CambriaRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 5.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Smoky Hill River at EnterpriseRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 7.37 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 29 mi |
| Cedar Creek near Cedar PointRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 3.86 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 31 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 Nf Cottonwood River near Durham today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT, the water level was 9.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nf Cottonwood River near Durham rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nf Cottonwood River near Durham normal?
High for mid-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:07179785(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.49665, -97.26116(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 | 9.59 ft | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Nf Cottonwood River near Durham (usgs:07179785). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/nf-cottonwood-river-near-durham
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