Cheyenne River near Spencer, WY
Is Cheyenne River near Spencer, WY flooding right now?
Cheyenne River near Spencer, WY measured 3.73 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.3 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.73 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.74 ft on Sun, May 27, 1962.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 22.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.74 ft | 1962-05-27 |
| 12.58 ft | 2015-06-05 |
| 11.38 ft | 2008-05-25 |
| 10.17 ft | 2006-08-07 |
| 10.06 ft | 2011-03-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek near Newcastle, WY | 7.9 mi | Weston County |
| Cheyenne River at Edgemont, SD | 17.5 mi | Fall River County |
| Cascade Springs near Hot Springs SD | 29.6 mi | Fall River County |
| Hat Creek near Edgemont, SD | 30.0 mi | Fall River County |
| Stockade Beaver Creek near Newcastle, WY | 30.2 mi | Weston 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.