Cheyenne River near Wasta
Critical Stages
11' - Action
13' - Flood
15' - Moderate
16' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:30 AM MST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.3 ft
Flow: 0.478 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM 12/17 | 1.3 | 0.478 |
| 7:15 AM 12/17 | 1.3 | 0.478 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 1.3 | 0.478 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 1.29 | 0.472 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 1.29 | 0.472 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 1.29 | 0.472 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 1.29 | 0.472 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 1.28 | 0.465 |
| 5:30 AM 12/17 | 1.27 | 0.459 |
| 5:15 AM 12/17 | 1.27 | 0.459 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 1.28 | 0.465 |
| 4:45 AM 12/17 | 1.28 | 0.465 |
| 4:30 AM 12/17 | 1.28 | 0.465 |
| 4:15 AM 12/17 | 1.29 | 0.472 |
| 4:00 AM 12/17 | 1.29 | 0.472 |
| 3:45 AM 12/17 | 1.29 | 0.472 |
| 3:30 AM 12/17 | 1.28 | 0.465 |
| 3:15 AM 12/17 | 1.27 | 0.459 |
| 3:00 AM 12/17 | 1.26 | 0.452 |
| 2:45 AM 12/17 | 1.26 | 0.452 |
| 2:30 AM 12/17 | 1.26 | 0.452 |
| 2:15 AM 12/17 | 1.25 | 0.446 |
| 2:00 AM 12/17 | 1.25 | 0.446 |
| 1:45 AM 12/17 | 1.24 | 0.44 |
| 1:30 AM 12/17 | 1.23 | 0.433 |
| 1:15 AM 12/17 | 1.22 | 0.427 |
| 1:00 AM 12/17 | 1.22 | 0.427 |
| 12:45 AM 12/17 | 1.2 | 0.415 |
| 12:30 AM 12/17 | 1.18 | 0.402 |
| 12:15 AM 12/17 | 1.16 | 0.389 |
18' -
Near record flooding.
17' -
Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River with inundation of structures and roads.
16' -
Flooding of agricultural land around Wasta. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
15.3' -
Water reaches the lower portion of the Jensen Road Bridge.
14' -
Water may cover the parking lot of the westbound I-90 rest area. Widespread flooding of agricultural land.
13.5' -
Water may begin to affect the railbed of the nearby railroad bridge.
13' -
Water may begin to cause flooding around the I-90 westbound rest area. Water may approach the picnic and parking areas.
11' -
The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
10' -
Water reaches the lower deck of the railroad bridge.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 15, 1920 | 18 |
| Mar 5, 1982 | 16.25 |
| Jun 13, 1915 | 14.5 |
| May 16, 2015 | 14.03 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 13.97 |
| May 6, 1932 | 13.28 |
| May 27, 1996 | 12.85 |
| May 12, 1942 | 12.8 |
| May 25, 1965 | 12.78 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 12.76 |
| Jun 17, 1962 | 12.61 |
| Jun 1, 1935 | 12.6 |
| May 25, 1957 | 12.42 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 12.35 |
| Jun 22, 1947 | 12.25 |
| Jun 16, 1967 | 12.2 |
| May 22, 1978 | 12.12 |
| May 15, 1965 | 11.98 |
| May 28, 1991 | 11.89 |
| Jun 18, 1964 | 11.65 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
