Cheyenne River near Plainview
Critical Stages
15' - Action
17' - Flood
19' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:30 PM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.28 ft
Flow: 0.106 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM 12/16 | 8.33 | 0.136 |
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 8.32 | 0.131 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 8.31 | 0.126 |
| 1:45 PM 12/16 | 8.3 | 0.121 |
| 1:30 PM 12/16 | 8.28 | 0.106 |
| 1:15 PM 12/16 | 8.29 | 0.113 |
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 8.28 | 0.106 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 8.28 | 0.106 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 8.27 | 0.0996 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 8.26 | 0.0933 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 8.23 | 0.0767 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 8.25 | 0.0874 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 8.22 | 0.0718 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 8.21 | 0.0673 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 8.21 | 0.0673 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 8.22 | 0.0718 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 8.21 | 0.0673 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 8.21 | 0.0673 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 8.22 | 0.0718 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 8.21 | 0.0673 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 8.22 | 0.0718 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 8.22 | 0.0718 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 8.22 | 0.0718 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 8.23 | 0.0767 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 8.23 | 0.0767 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 8.23 | 0.0767 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 8.24 | 0.0819 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 8.24 | 0.0819 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 8.25 | 0.0874 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 8.25 | 0.0874 |
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.
