Major Flood
20 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.99 ft
Record flooding occurred in May 2019.
20 ft
Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River with extensive inundation of structures and roads possible.
19 ft
Some inundation of structures and roads along the Cheyenne River are possible.
17 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land along the Cheyenne River.
15 ft
Flooding of low lying areas along the Cheyenne River begins.
14.75 ft
Both sides of the river will flood with water spreading onto the floodplain.
13 ft
The river is bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2019 | 22.99 ft | 63,000 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 22.63 ft | 73,200 cfs |
| May 27, 1996 | 22.1 ft | 69,660 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PLNS2
River
Cheyenne River
County
Ziebach, SD
Coordinates
44.5294°N, 101.9302°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cheyenne River near Plainview?
The Cheyenne River near Plainview gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06438500) 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 Cheyenne River near Plainview?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cheyenne River near Plainview is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cheyenne River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cheyenne River 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 Cheyenne River near Plainview gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ziebach County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.5294°N, 101.9302°W. USGS site number: 06438500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.