Cheyenne River near Buffalo Gap, SD
Is Cheyenne River near Buffalo Gap, SD flooding right now?
Cheyenne River near Buffalo Gap, SD measured 2.23 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.23 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.15 ft on Sun, May 21, 1978.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.15 ft | 1978-05-21 |
| 12.92 ft | 2015-06-08 |
| 11.44 ft | 1971-05-25 |
| 10.72 ft | 2019-03-23 |
| 9.89 ft | 1969-07-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek near Buffalo Gap, SD | 11.8 mi | Fall River County |
| Beaver Creek above Buffalo Gap, SD | 14.2 mi | Custer County |
| Cheyenne River at Red Shirt, SD | 14.9 mi | Custer County |
| Battle Creek below Hermosa, SD | 17.6 mi | Custer County |
| Fall River at Hot Springs, SD | 20.7 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.