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Sabinal River at Utopia water level

River gauge, Sabinal River, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

3.10ft Steady over the last 24 hours

1 3 4 5 Highest onrecord 5.34 ft

History

1.52.02.53.0ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 181.52.02.53.0ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
23ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 10Oct 1823ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
358ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026358ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
358ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026358ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Sabinal River at Utopia: the latest reading is 3.10 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.42 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.68 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.42 ft, a difference of +1.68 ft. The record high is 5.34 ft, set on May 1, 2021.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.08 ft – 3.32 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.42 ft1.68 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.41 ft – 1.61 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
1.42 ft+1.68 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.08 ft – 3.32 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.41 ft – 8.89 ft
Highest on record
5.34 ftMay 1, 2021

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
15.34 ftMay 1, 2021

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 07:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Sabinal River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sabinal River at FM 187 near VanderpoolRiver gauge, Sabinal River 4.61 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 13 mi
Sabinal River below Mill Creek near VanderpoolRiver gauge, Sabinal River 0.27 ft Low ±0 7 mi
Sabinal River near SabinalRiver gauge, Sabinal River 4.81 ft Normal +0.01 ft 9 mi
Sabinal River at SabinalRiver gauge, Sabinal River 3.79 ft Very high +0.10 ft 21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Seco Creek at Miller Rh near UtopiaRiver gauge, Seco Creek 1.04 ft Normal −0.01 ft 8 mi
Frio River at ConcanRiver gauge, Frio River 3.67 ft Normal ±0 14 mi
Dry Frio River near Reagan WellsRiver gauge, Dry Frio River 2.01 ft Normal −0.01 ft 17 mi
Hondo Creek near TarpleyRiver gauge, Hondo Creek 2.38 ft High ±0 17 mi
Medina River at Patterson Rd at MedinaRiver gauge, Medina River 4.21 ft Normal ±0 21 mi
N Prong Medina River at Brewington Creek near MedinaRiver gauge, N Prong Medina River 3.76 ft Normal −0.01 ft 21 mi
Seco Creek at Rowe Rh near D'HanisRiver gauge, Seco Creek 5.05 ft Normal ±0 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Sabinal River at Utopia higher than last year?

Yes, it is 1.68 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.42 ft.

What is a normal level for the Sabinal River at Utopia in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.42 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.41 ft and 1.61 ft, based on 7 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 Sabinal River at Utopia today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:05 AM CDT, the water level was 3.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sabinal River at Utopia rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sabinal River at Utopia normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sabinal River at Utopia?

The highest level on record is 5.34 ft on May 1, 2021.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08197970 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.61227, -99.52948 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.10 ft 2026-10-18 07:05 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sabinal River at Utopia (usgs:08197970). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sabinal-river-at-utopia

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer