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Cheyenne Bottoms Dv near Great Bend

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind

11 mph

gusting to 20 mph

Air temp

83°F

1% chance of rain

River flow

0 cfs

normal for this date

Best day to paddle this week

Wednesday · 63

  • Today

    34

  • Wed

    63

    Best

  • Thu

    43

  • Fri

    37

  • Sat

    36

  • Sun

    17

  • Mon

    11

Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
2a1121
3a1120
4a1221
5a1221
6a1221
7a1221
8a1223
9a1732
10a1626
11a1523
12p1621
1p1620

Is this flow normal for September 8?

Today's 0 cfs is 100% below the median for this date — which counts as normal water here.

The median flow on this date is 0 cfs, across 16 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind11 mph — noticeable but manageable-13

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

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