Cheyenne River at Edgemont water level

Name: Cheyenne River at Edgemont water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cheyenne River, South Dakota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.20ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT (41 min ago)

Flow: 8.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Cheyenne River at Edgemont, where the gauge shows 1.20 ft.

It is 7.80 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.41 ft (−1.21 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.20 ft – 4.61 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 2.41 ft−1.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.20 ft – 4.61 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.64 ft – 4.61 ft
Highest on record: 14.00 ftMay 1, 1922

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Highest known flood occurred May 1 1922.
13.65 ft: Highest flood for the period of record occurred May 20 1978.
13.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River upstream of Angostura Reservoir with inundation of structures and roads possible.
11.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along the Cheyenne River upstream of Angostura Reservoir.
9.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the Cheyenne River upstream of Angostura Reservoir.
8.00 ft: Action stage and bankfull stage. The lower portions of the left bank begins to overflow. Flooding of low-lying areas along the Cheyenne River.
1.20 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.00 ft	May 1, 1922
2	13.65 ft	May 20, 1978
3	13.00 ft	May 12, 1920
4	11.46 ft	June 17, 1962
5	10.57 ft	May 25, 1971
6	10.50 ft	July 30, 1905
7	9.86 ft	June 3, 1929
8	9.60 ft	June 2, 1991
9	9.60 ft	May 25, 2008
10	9.54 ft	June 5, 2015

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.09 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 74° 34° – Wind 9 mph

18 Sun 72° 41° – Wind 17 mph

19 Mon 64° 38° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 75° 50° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 72° 54° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 78° 55° – Wind 14 mph

23 Fri 77° 46° 0.46 in, 45% Wind 24 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Cheyenne River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cheyenne River near SpencerRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	3.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	2.33 ft	Below flood stage	±0	40 mi
Cheyenne River at Red ShirtRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	9.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	53 mi
Cheyenne River near ScenicRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	6.24 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	72 mi
Cheyenne River near WastaRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	0.46 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	89 mi
Cheyenne River near PlainviewRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	8.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	127 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hat Creek near EdgemontRiver gauge, Hat Creek	6.78 ft	Below flood stage	+0.25 ft	13 mi
Fall River at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Fall River	0.86 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	19 mi
Angostura ReservoirReservoir	3,169.40 ft	Low		19 mi
Beaver Creek near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	4.02 ft	Below flood stage	+0.28 ft	28 mi
Horsehead Creek at OelrichsRiver gauge, Horsehead Creek	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	±0	31 mi
French Creek above FairburnRiver gauge, French Creek	1.5 cfs	Low	±0	36 mi
Grace Coolidge Creek near Game Lodge near CusterRiver gauge, Grace Coolidge Creek	6.72 ft	Normal	±0	39 mi
Spring Creek at Oreville, near Hill CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek	4.04 ft	Below flood stage	±0	40 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Cheyenne River at Edgemont compare with last year?

It is 1.21 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.41 ft.

What is flood stage for the Cheyenne River at Edgemont?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.80 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Cheyenne River at Edgemont today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT, the water level was 1.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cheyenne River at Edgemont rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cheyenne River at Edgemont normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cheyenne River at Edgemont?

The highest level on record is 14.00 ft on May 1, 1922.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06395000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.30556, -103.82056 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.20 ft	2026-10-19 20:00	Provisional
Flow	8.7 cfs	2026-10-19 20:00	Provisional

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