RIVER GAUGE · CHERRY CREEK (SD)
Cherry Creek (SD) near Plainview
Meade County, South Dakota
Water level2.65 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft5,421 cfs
Minor flood19 ft7,979 cfs
Moderate flood20 ft10,200 cfs
Major flood22 ft16,200 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Top of erosion control wall.
- 22 ft
Major Flood Stage.
- 20 ft
Moderate Flood Stage.
- 19 ft
Minor Flood Stage.
- 17 ft
Action Stage. Lowland flooding along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1952 | 22.63 ft | 17,500 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 20.48 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1978 | 19.6 ft | 9,210 cfs |
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