Major Flood
16 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Near record flooding.
17 ft
Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River with inundation of structures and roads.
16 ft
Flooding of agricultural land around Wasta. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
15.3 ft
Water reaches the lower portion of the Jensen Road Bridge.
14 ft
Water may cover the parking lot of the westbound I-90 rest area. Widespread flooding of agricultural land.
13.5 ft
Water may begin to affect the railbed of the nearby railroad bridge.
13 ft
Water may begin to cause flooding around the I-90 westbound rest area. Water may approach the picnic and parking areas.
11 ft
The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
10 ft
Water reaches the lower deck of the railroad bridge.
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 14, 1920 | 18 ft | — |
| Mar 4, 1982 | 16.25 ft | — |
| Jun 12, 1915 | 14.5 ft | 34,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WASS2
River
Cheyenne River
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0811°N, 102.4013°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cheyenne River near Wasta?
The Cheyenne River near Wasta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06423500) 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 Wasta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cheyenne River near Wasta is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 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 Wasta 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 Wasta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0811°N, 102.4013°W. USGS site number: 06423500. 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, U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System, 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.