Sabine River below Longview water level

Name: Sabine River below Longview water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sabine River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.86ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT (41 min ago)

Flow: 136 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Sabine River below Longview is at 2.86 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.58 ft below the median of 3.45 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 22.14 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.84 ft (+0.02 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.32 ft and 3.34 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: 3.45 ft0.58 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.17 ft – 10.75 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.84 ft+0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.32 ft – 3.34 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.27 ft – 12.83 ft
Highest on record: 40.00 ftMay 2, 1966

Floating and fishing near Sabine River below Longview

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

Flood stage here is 25.00 ft, 22.14 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

41.00 ft: Extreme flooding will continue for several more days with numerous roadways closed including interstate 20. Several tens of thousands of acres of land will be flooded. All preparations for record flooding should be rushed to completion. Expect flooding comparable to the great Sabine River flood of April of 1945.
35.00 ft: Expect severe flooding of several thousand acres of river bottom along with petroleum equipment, secondary roadways, and several structures. Preparations should be completed for a major flooding event.
31.00 ft: Flooding of river bottoms and lowlands will slowly decrease during the next several days.
28.00 ft: Lowland flooding will continue for several days. Oil field operations will be curtailed and timber resources will suffer severe flooding. Fisherman should use caution as currents are swift.
25.00 ft: Expect minor lowland flooding with boat ramps flooded.
2.86 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: 21 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	40.00 ft	May 2, 1966
2	37.06 ft	January 3, 2016
3	36.70 ft	May 12, 1990
4	36.00 ft	May 25, 1989
5	35.80 ft	December 17, 1971
6	35.39 ft	May 15, 2019
7	34.72 ft	March 16, 2016
8	34.60 ft	March 8, 2001
9	34.22 ft	May 1, 1973
10	34.10 ft	December 26, 2001

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 68° 46° – Wind 10 mph

18 Sun 73° 44° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 79° 50° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 80° 50° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 84° 53° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 87° 55° – Wind 3 mph

23 Fri 88° 58° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 43%

Map

Other gauges on the Sabine River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sabine River near Wills PointRiver gauge, Sabine River	3.07 ft	Normal	−0.56 ft	75 mi
Sabine River at FM 17 near GoldenRiver gauge, Sabine River	4.85 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	58 mi
Sabine River near MineolaRiver gauge, Sabine River	0.51 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	47 mi
Sabine River near HawkinsRiver gauge, Sabine River	5.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	31 mi
Sabine River near GladewaterRiver gauge, Sabine River	5.34 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Sabine River above LongviewRiver gauge, Sabine River	4.66 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Sabine River near BeckvilleRiver gauge, Sabine River	6.99 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	22 mi
Sabine River near CarthageRiver gauge, Sabine River	17.44 ft	Very high	+6.19 ft	31 mi
Sabine River at LogansportRiver gauge, Sabine River	20.24 ft	Normal	+0.56 ft	51 mi
Sabine River at Toledo Bd Spillway near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River	213 cfs	No reference yet	−2.0 cfs	108 mi
Sabine River at Toledo Bd Pwrhouse near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River	84.27 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	109 mi
Sabine River at Toledo Bd Reservoir near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River	46.7 cfs	Very low	−215.3 cfs	109 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake Cherokee near TatumLake, Lake Cherokee	277.20 ft	Very low	−0.06 ft	4.1 mi
Rabbit Creek at KilgoreRiver gauge, Rabbit Creek	3.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Martin Lake near TatumLake, Martin Lake	302.14 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	13 mi
Little Cypress Creek near Ore CityRiver gauge, Little Cypress Creek	1.74 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Big Sandy Creek near Big SandyRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek	3.72 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	26 mi
Big Cypress Bayou near JeffersonRiver gauge, Big Cypress Bayou	3.54 ft	Very low	+0.09 ft	26 mi
Lake O' the Pines near JeffersonLake, Lake O' the Pines	227.27 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sabine River below Longview compare with last year?

It is 0.02 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.84 ft.

What is flood stage for the Sabine River below Longview?

The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 22.14 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Sabine River below Longview in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.17 ft and 10.75 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 Sabine River below Longview today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.86 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sabine River below Longview rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sabine River below Longview 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:08020900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.41682, -94.70993 (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	2.86 ft	2026-10-17 21:00	Provisional
Flow	136 cfs	2026-10-17 21:00	Provisional

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