Cherry Creek near Plainview, SD
Is Cherry Creek near Plainview, SD flooding right now?
Cherry Creek near Plainview, SD measured 2.65 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.4 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.65 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.63 ft on Tue, Apr 1, 1952.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.63 ft | 1952-04-01 |
| 20.48 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 19.6 ft | 1978-03-22 |
| 19.43 ft | 1996-05-29 |
| 19.42 ft | 2009-04-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne River near Plainview, SD | 15.9 mi | Ziebach County |
| Cheyenne River at Cherry Creek, SD | 28.9 mi | Ziebach County |
| Moreau River near Faith, SD | 31.8 mi | Perkins County |
| Cottonwood Creek near Cherry Creek SD | 32.1 mi | Ziebach County |
| Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs, SD | 36.0 mi | Meade County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.