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Sabine River at Logansport water level

River gauge, Sabine River, Texas, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

20.37ft Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
312 cfs
20 30 40 Highest onrecord 44.07 ft Minor floodstage 28.00 ft

History

152025ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18Minor flood stage152025ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18Minor flood stage
152025ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18Minor flood stage152025ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18Minor flood stage
15202530ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage15202530ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
15202530ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202615202530ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

The Sabine River at Logansport is at 20.37 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.26 ft above the median of 20.11 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 7.63 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 20.20 ft (+0.17 ft).

It has risen 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 7.63 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 19.58 ft and 20.91 ft.

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

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
20.11 ft0.26 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
15.72 ft – 21.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
20.20 ft+0.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
19.58 ft – 20.91 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
19.46 ft – 23.70 ft
Highest on record
44.07 ftApril 8, 1945

Floating and fishing near Sabine River at Logansport

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 28.00 ft, 7.63 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

35.00 ft
The Logansport municipal water plant will be in danger of flooding. Several dozens of homes will be flooded as well from Joaqun, Texas through the Logansport area. Preparations for major flooding should be rushed to completion.
33.00 ft
Several homes face flooding in the Garrets Park community in Logansport. Also Sand Island and Caraway Island on the Texas side of the river will take place. Several thousand acres of land will be flooded as well.
32.00 ft
Severe flooding problems from Joaquin, texas to Logansport, Louisiana with numerous access roads and secondary roadways flooded. The city of Logansport must take precautions to ensure the safety of its water plant at this stage.
31.00 ft
Expect considerable minor flooding on both sides of the river from Jouquin, Texas to below Logansport, Louisiana. All boat ramps and public parks experience high water on both sides of the river.
30.00 ft
Flooding will continue to slowly decrease and end during the next several days.
29.00 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding of the boat ramp on the Texas side and lowland flooding into Logansport, Louisiana public park.
28.00 ft
Expect lowland flooding problems of the heavily wooded floodplain to continue for several days.
20.37 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: 5 %.

RankLevelDate
144.07 ftApril 8, 1945
239.41 ftMay 7, 1957
339.40 ftMay 1, 1984
438.46 ftMay 6, 1966
537.82 ftMay 10, 1958
636.90 ftMay 5, 1915
735.98 ftMay 19, 1953
835.91 ftNovember 27, 1940
935.70 ftApril 29, 1921
1035.60 ftFebruary 23, 1932

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Sabine River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sabine River near MineolaRiver gauge, Sabine River 0.49 ft Very low −0.03 ft 97 mi
Sabine River near HawkinsRiver gauge, Sabine River 5.10 ft Below flood stage ±0 81 mi
Sabine River near GladewaterRiver gauge, Sabine River 5.34 ft Normal −0.03 ft 68 mi
Sabine River above LongviewRiver gauge, Sabine River 4.71 ft Normal +0.03 ft 58 mi
Sabine River below LongviewRiver gauge, Sabine River 2.81 ft Normal −0.05 ft 51 mi
Sabine River near BeckvilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 6.91 ft Normal −0.08 ft 32 mi
Sabine River near CarthageRiver gauge, Sabine River 11.48 ft Normal −0.06 ft 22 mi
Sabine River at Toledo Bd Spillway near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 213 cfs No reference yet −13.0 cfs 59 mi
Sabine River at Toledo Bd Pwrhouse near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 84.27 ft No reference yet ±0 61 mi
Sabine River at Toledo Bd Reservoir near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 46.7 cfs Very low ±0 61 mi
Sabine River near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 10.90 ft Very low +0.01 ft 69 mi
Sabine River near Bon WierRiver gauge, Sabine River 11.71 ft Very low −0.03 ft 88 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Bayou Grand Cane near StanleyRiver gauge, Bayou Grand Cane 1.94 ft Low −0.01 ft 3.9 mi
Bayou San Patricio near BensonRiver gauge, Bayou San Patricio 5.95 ft Low −0.02 ft 21 mi
Murvaul Lake near GaryLake, Murvaul Lake 263.86 ft Low −0.03 ft 25 mi
Cypress Bayou near KeithvilleRiver gauge, Cypress Bayou 1.36 ft Normal +0.11 ft 25 mi
Attoyac Bayou near ChirenoRiver gauge, Attoyac Bayou 1.63 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 37 mi
Martin Lake near TatumLake, Martin Lake 302.11 ft Low −0.02 ft 39 mi
Flat River near CurtisRiver gauge, Flat River 2.42 ft Very low +0.05 ft 39 mi
Flat River at High IslandRiver gauge, Flat River 8.02 ft Normal ±0 39 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sabine River at Logansport compare with last year?

It is 0.17 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 20.20 ft.

What is flood stage for the Sabine River at Logansport?

The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 7.63 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Sabine River at Logansport in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 20.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 15.72 ft and 21.47 ft, based on 26 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 Sabine River at Logansport today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 20.37 ft. Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sabine River at Logansport rising or falling?

Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sabine River at Logansport normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:08022500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.97239, -94.00630 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
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 20.37 ft 2026-10-18 18:45 Provisional
Flow 312 cfs 2026-10-18 18:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sabine River at Logansport (usgs:08022500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sabine-river-at-logansport

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