RIVER GAUGE · CEDAR CREEK (CENTRAL SD)
Cedar Creek (Central SD) near Presho
Lyman County, South Dakota
Water level6.77 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
The road near the gauge begins to flood on both sides of the bridge.
- 14 ft
There is significant flooding of pasture lands on both banks.
- 12 ft
Flooding begins to affect the lower lying pasture lands.
- 10 ft
The lowest banks begin to overflow.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 | 14.64 ft | 4,500 cfs |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 9.77 ft | 971 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 9.7 ft | 375 cfs |
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