Cheyenne River at Red Shirt, SD
Is Cheyenne River at Red Shirt, SD flooding right now?
Cheyenne River at Red Shirt, SD measured 9.36 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.6 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.36 ft
Streamflow
42 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.7 ft on Mon, Jun 8, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 12.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.7 ft | 2015-06-08 |
| 17.65 ft | 2019-03-23 |
| 17.48 ft | 2000-04-23 |
| 17.33 ft | 2010-05-27 |
| 17.18 ft | 1999-06-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek below Hermosa, SD | 3.7 mi | Custer County |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo Gap, SD | 14.9 mi | Custer County |
| Battle Creek at Hermosa, SD | 18.6 mi | Custer County |
| Rapid Creek near Farmingdale, SD | 18.7 mi | Pennington County |
| Cheyenne River near Scenic, SD | 19.9 mi | Pennington 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.