S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan water level

Name: S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, S Fk Sabine River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

4.82ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM CDT (25 min ago)

Flow: 7.8 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan, where the gauge shows 4.82 ft.

That puts it 0.48 ft above the median of 4.34 ft for late October, based on 31 years of readings. It is 10.18 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.81 ft (+0.01 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.54 ft – 10.42 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.34 ft0.48 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.72 ft – 9.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.81 ft+0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.54 ft – 10.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.50 ft – 14.84 ft
Highest on record: 21.00 ftJuly 29, 1902

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.

What happens at each level

21.00 ft: Major out of bank flooding will occurr along the river. The FM 1565 bridge and road will be underwater, along with several rural roads. Farm houses, along with farm and ranch lands along the river, will be flooded.
20.00 ft: Major out of bank flooding will occur along the river. Water will run over the FM 1565 road and bridge. Farm and ranch lands along the river will flood. Several rural roads will be underwater. Farm buildings will be affected.
19.00 ft: Moderate out of bank flooding will occur along the river. Flood waters will be over FM 1565 and the bridge. Several rural roads will be underwater. Farm and ranch lands will be flooded along the river. Flood waters will overflow the roads.
18.00 ft: Moderate out of bank flooding will occur. Some farm and cattle industries will be flooded. Some rural roads will be underwater. Water will be over the road and the FM 1565 bridge.
15.00 ft: Minor out of bank flooding will occur.
4.82 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 33 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.00 ft	July 29, 1902
2	18.77 ft	April 5, 1986
3	18.60 ft	October 19, 2002
4	18.48 ft	May 17, 1989
5	18.37 ft	June 22, 2015
6	18.35 ft	March 19, 2008
7	18.29 ft	May 3, 2009
8	18.24 ft	June 16, 1981
9	18.14 ft	December 4, 1998
10	18.12 ft	July 4, 1981

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 78° 51° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 80° 50° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 83° 51° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 83° 61° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 83° 60° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 79° 58° – Wind 8 mph

26 Mon 80° 57° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
New Terrell City Lake near TerrellLake, New Terrell City Lake	493.35 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
E Fk Trinity River below Lake Ray Hubbard near ForneyRiver gauge, E Fk Trinity River	6.35 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	16 mi
Lake Ray Hubbard near ForneyLake, Lake Ray Hubbard	431.98 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Lavon Lake near LavonLake, Lavon Lake	487.71 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	16 mi
Muddy Creek at Creek Crossing Ln near SachseRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	10.32 ft	Low	±0	19 mi
Cowleech Fk Sabine River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Cowleech Fk Sabine River	4.26 ft	Normal	±0	19 mi
Lake Tawakoni near Wills PointLake, Lake Tawakoni	435.00 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	20 mi
Sabine River near Wills PointRiver gauge, Sabine River	3.10 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi

Questions and answers

How does the S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan compare with last year?

It is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.81 ft.

What is flood stage for the S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 10.18 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan in late October?

The median for late October is 4.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.72 ft and 9.50 ft, based on 31 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.82 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan rising or falling?

Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08017300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.89790, -96.25331 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.82 ft	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional
Flow	7.8 cfs	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional

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