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SwedenCheyenne River at Red Shirt water level
River gauge, Cheyenne River, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 53.4 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Cheyenne River at Red Shirt reads 9.52 ft, a normal level.
It is 10.48 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.46 ft and 10.24 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.46 ft – 10.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.22 ft – 11.42 ft
- Highest on record
- 19.70 ftJune 8, 2015
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 20.00 ft, still 10.48 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River with inundation of structures and roads.
- 21.00 ft
- Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land around Wasta. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
- 20.00 ft
- Flood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the Cheyenne River.
- 19.00 ft
- Lowland flooding may begin along the river.
- 18.00 ft
- Water begins to reach the trees along the river bank.
- 13.30 ft
- Because the channel is braided, water will begin to flow into the other channels of the river about 500 ft. downstream of the bridge.
- 9.52 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.70 ft | June 8, 2015 |
| 2 | 17.65 ft | March 23, 2019 |
| 3 | 17.48 ft | April 23, 2000 |
| 4 | 17.33 ft | May 27, 2010 |
| 5 | 17.18 ft | June 15, 1999 |
| 6 | 16.38 ft | June 1, 2018 |
| 7 | 15.58 ft | March 15, 2011 |
| 8 | 14.46 ft | August 18, 2007 |
| 9 | 14.44 ft | October 15, 2013 |
| 10 | 14.39 ft | March 4, 2001 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Cheyenne River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne River near SpencerRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 3.75 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 64 mi |
| Cheyenne River at EdgemontRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 1.20 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 53 mi |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 2.34 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Cheyenne River near ScenicRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 6.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Cheyenne River near WastaRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 0.46 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Cheyenne River near PlainviewRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 8.12 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 76 mi |
| Cheyenne River near Eagle ButteRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 10.31 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 109 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek below HermosaRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 1.85 ft | Low | ±0 | 3.7 mi |
| Battle Creek at HermosaRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 2.59 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Rapid Creek near FarmingdaleRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 5.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 19 mi |
| French Creek above FairburnRiver gauge, French Creek | 1.4 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 24 mi |
| Grace Coolidge Creek near Game Lodge near CusterRiver gauge, Grace Coolidge Creek | 6.73 ft | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Beaver Creek near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 4.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Battle Creek near KeystoneRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 3.34 ft | Low | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Rapid Creek above Wrf near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 3.38 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cheyenne River at Red Shirt?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 10.48 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 Red Shirt today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM MDT, the water level was 9.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cheyenne River at Red Shirt rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cheyenne River at Red Shirt 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 Red Shirt?
The highest level on record is 19.70 ft on June 8, 2015.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06403700(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.67242, -102.89167(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 | 9.52 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 53.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cheyenne River at Red Shirt (usgs:06403700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/cheyenne-river-at-red-shirt
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