RIVER GAUGE · CHEYENNE RIVER
Cheyenne River near Scenic
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level5.93 ft
Flow37 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft13,600 cfs
Minor flood18 ft20,000 cfs
Moderate flood20 ft27,000 cfs
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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