Cheyenne River near Wasta, SD
Is Cheyenne River near Wasta, SD flooding right now?
Cheyenne River near Wasta, SD measured 0.32 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.7 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.32 ft
Streamflow
77 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 18 ft on Sat, May 15, 1920.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18 ft | 1920-05-15 |
| 16.25 ft | 1982-03-05 |
| 14.5 ft | 1915-06-13 |
| 14.03 ft | 2015-05-16 |
| 13.97 ft | 2019-03-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek near Elm Springs, SD | 12.6 mi | Meade County |
| Cheyenne River near Scenic, SD | 17.4 mi | Pennington County |
| Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs, SD | 21.6 mi | Meade County |
| Rapid Creek near Farmingdale, SD | 24.4 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek at 151St Ave near Box Elder, SD | 31.2 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.