Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHCS2
River
Cherry Creek (SD)
County
Meade, SD
Coordinates
44.7430°N, 102.0535°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cherry Creek (SD) near Plainview?
The Cherry Creek (SD) near Plainview gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06439000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cherry Creek (SD) near Plainview?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cherry Creek (SD) near Plainview is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cherry Creek (SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cherry Creek (SD) near Plainview to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cherry Creek (SD) near Plainview gauge located?
The gauge is located in Meade County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.7430°N, 102.0535°W. USGS site number: 06439000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cheyenne River near Eagle Butte
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey