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S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan water level

River gauge, S Fk Sabine River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.75ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
7.1 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 21.00 ft Minor floodstage 15.00 ft

History

51015ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20Minor flood stage51015ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Minor flood stage
51015ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20Minor flood stage51015ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20Minor flood stage
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage51015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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 4.75 ft.

That puts it 0.35 ft above the median of 4.40 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 10.25 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.89 ft (−0.14 ft).

It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 10.25 ft of room before flood stage. 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 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.40 ft0.35 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.63 ft – 9.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year
4.89 ft−0.14 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.
4.75 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 %.

RankLevelDate
121.00 ftJuly 29, 1902
218.77 ftApril 5, 1986
318.60 ftOctober 19, 2002
418.48 ftMay 17, 1989
518.37 ftJune 22, 2015
618.35 ftMarch 19, 2008
718.29 ftMay 3, 2009
818.24 ftJune 16, 1981
918.14 ftDecember 4, 1998
1018.12 ftJuly 4, 1981

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:47 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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 −0.03 ft 16 mi
Lavon Lake near LavonLake, Lavon Lake 487.73 ft Normal −0.03 ft 16 mi
Muddy Creek at Creek Crossing Ln near SachseRiver gauge, Muddy Creek 10.32 ft Normal ±0 19 mi
Cowleech Fk Sabine River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Cowleech Fk Sabine River 4.28 ft Normal +0.02 ft 19 mi
Lake Tawakoni near Wills PointLake, Lake Tawakoni 435.02 ft Normal −0.03 ft 20 mi
Sabine River near Wills PointRiver gauge, Sabine River 3.11 ft Normal +0.01 ft 20 mi

Questions and answers

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

It is 0.14 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.89 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 10.25 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 4.40 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.63 ft and 9.25 ft, based on 30 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 20, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT, the water level was 4.75 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

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

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.75 ft 2026-10-20 22:45 Provisional
Flow 7.1 cfs 2026-10-20 22:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: S Fk Sabine River near Quinlan (usgs:08017300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/s-fk-sabine-river-near-quinlan

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