Cheyenne River near Scenic, SD
Is Cheyenne River near Scenic, SD flooding right now?
Cheyenne River near Scenic, SD measured 5.97 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.0 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.97 ft
Streamflow
41 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.31 ft on Fri, Mar 11, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 15.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.31 ft | 2011-03-11 |
| 19.25 ft | 2015-05-16 |
| 16.69 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 15.69 ft | 2023-10-13 |
| 15.31 ft | 2011-05-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Creek near Farmingdale, SD | 10.9 mi | Pennington County |
| Cheyenne River near Wasta, SD | 17.5 mi | Pennington County |
| Battle Creek below Hermosa, SD | 17.7 mi | Custer County |
| Cheyenne River at Red Shirt, SD | 19.9 mi | Custer County |
| Boxelder Creek at 151St Ave near Box Elder, SD | 24.0 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.