Cheyenne River near Eagle Butte, SD
Is Cheyenne River near Eagle Butte, SD flooding right now?
Cheyenne River near Eagle Butte, SD measured 10.42 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.6 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.42 ft
Streamflow
107 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.82 ft on Sat, Jun 7, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.82 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 22.56 ft | 2023-05-15 |
| 18.9 ft | 1920-05-13 |
| 18.1 ft | 1927-05-09 |
| 17.57 ft | 2023-10-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek near Cherry Creek SD | 9.3 mi | Ziebach County |
| Cheyenne River at Cherry Creek, SD | 15.3 mi | Ziebach County |
| Cheyenne River near Plainview, SD | 36.8 mi | Ziebach County |
| Cherry Creek near Plainview, SD | 41.1 mi | Meade County |
| Plum Creek below Hayes, SD | 41.3 mi | Stanley 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.