What is the current flow on Cheyenne River?
Cheyenne River is currently flowing at 69.3 cfs at USGS gauge 06408650 as of Oct 2, 9:15 AM UTC.
Cheyenne River at Scenic Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.20 ft
Flow 69.3 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 9:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast
Flow is 69.3 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 69 cfs).
Flow
69.3 cfs
Gauge Height
6.20 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Flow fell from 78 to 69 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 06408650 is a public stream gauge on Cheyenne River in South Dakota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
79° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 21 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
77° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 29 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
74° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 18 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Cheyenne River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- CHEYENNE RIVER NEAR WASTA, SD · 17.5 mi
- CHEYENNE RIVER AT RED SHIRT, SD · 19.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- RAPID CR NEAR FARMINGDALE, SD · 10.9 mi
- BATTLE CREEK BELOW HERMOSA, SD · 17.7 mi
- BOXELDER CREEK AT 151ST AVE NR BOX ELDER, SD · 24.0 mi
- RAPID CR BL SEWAGE TREATMENT PL NR RAPID CITY, SD · 24.1 mi
- RAPID CREEK ABOVE WRF NEAR RAPID CITY, SD · 24.4 mi
- BOXELDER CR TRIB4 AT LIBERTY BLVD AT BOX ELDER, SD · 25.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheyenne River above or below normal right now?
Cheyenne River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 69.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 69 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Cheyenne River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Cheyenne River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Cheyenne River?
Other gauges on Cheyenne River worth checking include CHEYENNE RIVER NEAR WASTA, SD (17.5 miles away), CHEYENNE RIVER AT RED SHIRT, SD (19.9 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Cheyenne River?
The forecast for today near Cheyenne River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 79°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Cheyenne River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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