Cheyenne River near Plainview
Critical Stages
15' - Action
17' - Flood
19' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 AM MST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.51 ft
Flow: 0.26 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM 12/17 | 8.51 | 0.26 |
| 11:15 AM 12/17 | 8.49 | 0.245 |
| 11:00 AM 12/17 | 8.49 | 0.245 |
| 10:45 AM 12/17 | 8.48 | 0.237 |
| 10:30 AM 12/17 | 8.47 | 0.229 |
| 10:15 AM 12/17 | 8.46 | 0.221 |
| 10:00 AM 12/17 | 8.45 | 0.213 |
| 9:45 AM 12/17 | 8.45 | 0.213 |
| 9:30 AM 12/17 | 8.44 | 0.206 |
| 9:15 AM 12/17 | 8.43 | 0.199 |
| 9:00 AM 12/17 | 8.43 | 0.199 |
| 8:45 AM 12/17 | 8.42 | 0.192 |
| 8:30 AM 12/17 | 8.42 | 0.192 |
| 8:15 AM 12/17 | 8.42 | 0.192 |
| 8:00 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 7:45 AM 12/17 | 8.42 | 0.192 |
| 7:30 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 7:15 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 5:30 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 5:15 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 4:45 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 4:30 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
| 4:15 AM 12/17 | 8.41 | 0.185 |
22.99' -
Record flooding occurred in May 2019.
20' -
Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River with extensive inundation of structures and roads possible.
19' -
Some inundation of structures and roads along the Cheyenne River are possible.
17' -
Minor flooding of agricultural land along the Cheyenne River.
15' -
Flooding of low lying areas along the Cheyenne River begins.
14.75' -
Both sides of the river will flood with water spreading onto the floodplain.
13' -
The river is bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | 22.99 |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 22.63 |
| May 28, 1996 | 22.1 |
| May 26, 2011 | 19.86 |
| May 10, 1995 | 19.72 |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 19.02 |
| May 26, 2010 | 18.67 |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 18.59 |
| May 17, 2015 | 18.28 |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 17.85 |
| May 1, 1920 | 17.5 |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 17.27 |
| Apr 26, 2000 | 17.23 |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 17.01 |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 16.94 |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 16.81 |
| May 14, 2023 | 16.23 |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 15.9 |
| May 31, 2013 | 15.85 |
| Mar 1, 2020 | 15.75 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.