Major Flood
21 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
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
20 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and road near the creek are possible.
18 ft
Flood stage. Water covers the fence line along the river. Flooding of agricultural land along the river.
16 ft
Action Stage. Water will be out of the lower banks and will approach the fence line along the river. Flooding of pasture land occurs.
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 10, 2011 | 19.31 ft | — |
| May 15, 2015 | 19.25 ft | 24,300 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 16.69 ft | 15,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCNS2
River
Cheyenne River
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
43.8981°N, 102.6436°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cheyenne River near Scenic?
The Cheyenne River near Scenic gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06408650) 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 Scenic?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cheyenne River near Scenic is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 21 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 Scenic 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 Scenic gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.8981°N, 102.6436°W. USGS site number: 06408650. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.