Cheyenne River at Edgemont, SD
Is Cheyenne River at Edgemont, SD flooding right now?
Cheyenne River at Edgemont, SD measured 2.50 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.50 ft
Streamflow
381 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 14 ft on Mon, May 1, 1922.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14 ft | 1922-05-01 |
| 13.65 ft | 1978-05-20 |
| 13 ft | 1920-05-12 |
| 11.46 ft | 1962-06-17 |
| 10.57 ft | 1971-05-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Creek near Edgemont, SD | 12.5 mi | Fall River County |
| Cascade Springs near Hot Springs SD | 13.6 mi | Fall River County |
| Cheyenne River near Spencer, WY | 17.5 mi | Niobrara County |
| Fall River at Hot Springs, SD | 19.3 mi | Fall River County |
| Cheyenne River below Angostura Dam, SD | 19.5 mi | Fall River 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.