Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.28ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT (51 min ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The gauge at Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville reads 4.28 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 3.34 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.94 ft above typical. It is 9.72 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 5.08 ft, a difference of −0.80 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.99 ft and 5.97 ft.

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

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.34 ft0.94 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.17 ft – 7.10 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year: 5.08 ft−0.80 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.99 ft – 5.97 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.91 ft – 17.34 ft
Highest on record: 22.00 ftMay 1, 1935

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 9.72 ft away.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Major out of bank flooding will occur. Major flooding will occur through Greenville downstream to below the Interstate 30 bridge. Street closures will be required, and a few rural roads will be underwater.
17.00 ft: Moderate out of bank flooding will occur. A few rural roads closures will be needed along the river reach. Moderate flooding will occur along the river through Greenville.
15.00 ft: Caution should be exercised near the river as water begins to flow out of the banks.
14.00 ft: Minor out of bank flooding will occur along the river reach.
4.28 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: 54 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.00 ft	May 1, 1935
2	20.00 ft	July 3, 1913
3	18.92 ft	March 19, 2008
4	18.47 ft	May 13, 1982
5	18.43 ft	July 15, 1989
6	18.30 ft	August 14, 2017
7	18.16 ft	January 30, 2025
8	18.12 ft	February 8, 2023
9	18.09 ft	June 1, 2021
10	17.98 ft	November 28, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 67° 45° – Wind 10 mph

18 Sun 70° 45° – Wind 9 mph

19 Mon 77° 45° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 78° 54° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 81° 55° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 84° 59° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 87° 60° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Sulphur River at CommerceRiver gauge, Middle Sulphur River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi
S Sulphur River at SH 11 near CommerceRiver gauge, S Sulphur River	0.0 cfs	Very low	−1.0 cfs	14 mi
Indian Creek at SH 78 near FarmersvilleRiver gauge, Indian Creek	7.38 ft	Normal	±0	18 mi
S Fk Sabine River near QuinlanRiver gauge, S Fk Sabine River	4.95 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	19 mi
Lake Tawakoni near Wills PointLake, Lake Tawakoni	435.03 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	24 mi
Sabine River near Wills PointRiver gauge, Sabine River	3.11 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	24 mi
Lavon Lake near LavonLake, Lavon Lake	487.74 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	24 mi
Sister Grove Creek near Blue RidgeRiver gauge, Sister Grove Creek	11.79 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville higher than last year?

No, it is 0.80 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.08 ft.

What is flood stage for the Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 9.72 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.17 ft and 7.10 ft, based on 32 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 Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cowleech Fk Sabine River at Greenville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:08017200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.13289, -96.07692 (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	4.28 ft	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional

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