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SwedenCheyenne River near Spencer water level
River gauge, Cheyenne River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Cheyenne River near Spencer reads 3.78 ft, a normal level.
It is 12.22 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 5.54 ft (−1.76 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.74 ft and 8.94 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
- 5.54 ft−1.76 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.74 ft – 8.94 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.29 ft – 8.94 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.58 ftJune 5, 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 16.00 ft, still 12.22 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- COUNTY ROAD ON NORTH SIDE OF BRIDGE IS UNDER WATER.
- 23.00 ft
- WATER AT BASE OF BRIDGE.
- 16.00 ft
- FLOOD STAGE. ACCESS ROAD (TO MAIN ROAD) WOULD BE UNDER WATER.
- 15.00 ft
- BANKFULL STAGE ALONG LEFT BANK.
- 11.38 ft
- RECORD STAGE (5/25/2008).
- 8.74 ft
- RECORD FLOW--16,000 CFS (5/27/1962).
- 3.78 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.58 ft | June 5, 2015 |
| 2 | 11.38 ft | May 25, 2008 |
| 3 | 10.17 ft | August 7, 2006 |
| 4 | 10.06 ft | March 13, 2011 |
| 5 | 9.07 ft | May 20, 2010 |
| 6 | 8.92 ft | May 7, 2007 |
| 7 | 8.90 ft | July 3, 2009 |
| 8 | 8.73 ft | March 5, 2014 |
| 9 | 8.64 ft | July 30, 2013 |
| 10 | 8.00 ft | June 13, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Cheyenne River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne River at EdgemontRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 1.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 2.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 53 mi |
| Cheyenne River at Red ShirtRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 9.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 64 mi |
| Cheyenne River near ScenicRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 6.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 81 mi |
| Cheyenne River near WastaRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 0.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 98 mi |
| Cheyenne River near PlainviewRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 8.19 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 134 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 | 30 mi |
| Fall River at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Fall River | 0.86 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 33 mi |
| Angostura ReservoirReservoir | 3,169.40 ft | Low | 35 mi | |
| Spring Creek at Oreville, near Hill CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 40 mi |
| Sunday Gulch below Johnson Canyon near Hill CityRiver gauge, Sunday Gulch | 4.44 ft | Highest on record | −0.01 ft | 41 mi |
| Beaver Creek near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 4.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 42 mi |
| Reno Gulch near Hill CityRiver gauge, Reno Gulch | 3.64 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 43 mi |
| French Creek above FairburnRiver gauge, French Creek | 1.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 43 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Cheyenne River near Spencer compare with last year?
It is 1.76 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.54 ft.
What is flood stage for the Cheyenne River near Spencer?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.22 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 near Spencer today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 AM MDT, the water level was 3.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cheyenne River near Spencer rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cheyenne River near Spencer normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cheyenne River near Spencer?
The highest level on record is 12.58 ft on June 5, 2015.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06386500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.42111, -104.13111(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 | 3.78 ft | 2026-10-19 06:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cheyenne River near Spencer (usgs:06386500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/cheyenne-river-near-spencer
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