RIVER GAUGE · CHEYENNE RIVER
Cheyenne River at Redshirt
Custer County, South Dakota
Water level9.24 ft
Flow31 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft14,100 cfs
Minor flood20 ft20,500 cfs
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River with inundation of structures and roads.
- 21 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land around Wasta. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
- 20 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the Cheyenne River.
- 19 ft
Lowland flooding may begin along the river.
- 18 ft
Water begins to reach the trees along the river bank.
- 13.3 ft
Because the channel is braided, water will begin to flow into the other channels of the river about 500 ft. downstream of the bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2015 | 19.7 ft | 18,400 cfs |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 17.65 ft | 8,660 cfs |
| Apr 22, 2000 | 17.48 ft | 9,070 cfs |
More on Cheyenne River
UpstreamCheyenne River near Buffalo Gap
DownstreamCheyenne River near Scenic
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