Sabinal River near Sabinal water level
River gauge, Sabinal River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 11.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Sabinal River near Sabinal reads 4.81 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.09 ft above the median of 4.72 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.65 ft (+0.16 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.80 ft and 4.94 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.72 ft0.09 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.61 ft – 5.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.65 ft+0.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.80 ft – 4.94 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.58 ft – 10.87 ft
- Highest on record
- 33.74 ftJuly 5, 2002
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.74 ft | July 5, 2002 |
| 2 | 33.00 ft | July 2, 1932 |
| 3 | 28.50 ft | June 22, 1997 |
| 4 | 24.60 ft | June 17, 1958 |
| 5 | 24.00 ft | July 15, 1973 |
| 6 | 19.72 ft | August 12, 1971 |
| 7 | 19.43 ft | August 2, 1978 |
| 8 | 18.01 ft | May 29, 1987 |
| 9 | 17.70 ft | July 21, 2007 |
| 10 | 11.58 ft | May 29, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 4.62 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Sabinal River below Mill Creek near VanderpoolRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 0.27 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Sabinal River at UtopiaRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 3.10 ft | Very high | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Sabinal River at SabinalRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 3.78 ft | Very high | +0.05 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seco Creek at Miller Rh near UtopiaRiver gauge, Seco Creek | 1.02 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Frio River at ConcanRiver gauge, Frio River | 3.67 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Seco Creek at Rowe Rh near D'HanisRiver gauge, Seco Creek | 5.05 ft | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Hondo Creek near TarpleyRiver gauge, Hondo Creek | 2.38 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Dry Frio River near Reagan WellsRiver gauge, Dry Frio River | 2.01 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Leona River at CR 429A near UvaldeRiver gauge, Leona River | 4.24 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Frio River below Dry Frio River near UvaldeRiver gauge, Frio River | 0.94 ft | Very low | ±0 | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Sabinal River near Sabinal compare with last year?
It is 0.16 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.65 ft.
What is a normal level for the Sabinal River near Sabinal in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.61 ft and 5.25 ft, based on 28 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 near Sabinal today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sabinal River near Sabinal rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sabinal River near Sabinal normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sabinal River near Sabinal?
The highest level on record is 33.74 ft on July 5, 2002.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08198000(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.49106, -99.49282(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 | 4.81 ft | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 11.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sabinal River near Sabinal (usgs:08198000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sabinal-river-near-sabinal
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