Coldwater River near Sarah
Critical Stages
17' - Action
18' - Flood
24' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: -0.18 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | -0.2 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | -0.18 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | -0.18 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | -0.3 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | -0.18 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | -0.18 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | -0.19 | -999 |
| 3:00 AM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 2:00 AM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 1:00 AM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | -0.25 | -999 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | -0.21 | -999 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | -0.21 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | -0.19 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/14 | -0.18 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/14 | -0.22 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/14 | -0.18 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/14 | -0.24 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/14 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | -0.21 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | -0.19 | -999 |
31.5' -
Flood waters overtop the levee system on the right bank. Evacuations become necessary.
29' -
Roads east of the river between the river and the railroad tracks are flooded and may be impassable.
27' -
Many homes and roads are flooding.
23' -
Flooding is occurring on the left bank. Mainly agricultural land is flooded. The levee system protects the right bank from flooding.
20' -
Farmland flooding is widespread.
18' -
Low-lying farmland near the river begins to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1973 | 25 |
| Dec 20, 2002 | 23.92 |
| May 18, 2003 | 23.55 |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 23.54 |
| May 3, 1984 | 23.4 |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 22.76 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 22.71 |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 22.62 |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 22.33 |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 22.26 |
| May 4, 2002 | 21.42 |
| Dec 9, 1986 | 21.4 |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 20.93 |
| Apr 12, 2005 | 20.51 |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 20.24 |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 20.06 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 20.05 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 19.46 |
| Dec 23, 2017 | 18.92 |
| Feb 22, 2003 | 18.91 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
