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Sabine River near Ruliff water level

River gauge, Sabine River, Texas, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

13.38ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
627 cfs
20 30 Highest onrecord 33.28 ft Minor floodstage 24.00 ft

History

152025ftOct 13Oct 15Oct 18Oct 20Oct 23Minor flood stage152025ftOct 13Oct 18Oct 23Minor flood stage
152025ftSep 20Sep 28Oct 6Oct 15Oct 23Minor flood stage152025ftSep 20Oct 6Oct 23Minor flood stage
152025ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage152025ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 13.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:04 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Sabine River near Ruliff is running far below normal at 13.38 ft.

That puts it 2.07 ft below the median of 15.45 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 10.62 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 13.92 ft (−0.54 ft).

It has dropped 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 13.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 13.35 ft and 17.78 ft.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
15.45 ft2.07 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
13.43 ft – 24.18 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
13.92 ft−0.54 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
13.35 ft – 17.78 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
13.34 ft – 24.26 ft
Highest on record
33.28 ftMarch 15, 2016
Forecast peak
13.30 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Sabine River near Ruliff

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 24.00 ft, 10.62 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

33.20 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur with approximately 1322 residential structures affected or destroyed and 440 businesses affected or destroyed. There are approximately 350 roads that are impassable and include Highway 12 and I-10 along the Louisiana Texas border.
29.00 ft
Major flooding occurring leaving the town of Deweyville isolated. Numerous homes are flooded.
27.90 ft
This flooding will be similar to the flooding expierenced in the flood of March 2001. Homes in Deweyville have water in them.
27.00 ft
Widespread moderate lowland flooding will occur. Homes in Deweyville closest to the river are flooded. Flooding of homes in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections will also occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwest Beauregard Parish have some flooding.
26.80 ft
Deweyville schools may be closed due to school bus routes being flooded.
26.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some flooding. County Road 4130 and River Oaks Road are closed in Newton County around Deweyville. Bass Lake, Alligator Park, Wright, Jimmy Doyle and Steward Roads are flooded in Calcasieu Parish.
25.00 ft
Lowest roads beside the river flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become flooded.
24.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur.
23.00 ft
The river is at bankfull stage.
13.38 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: 40 %.

RankLevelDate
133.28 ftMarch 15, 2016
232.20 ftMay 1, 1884
331.60 ftSeptember 2, 2017
429.98 ftMay 22, 1953
529.50 ftApril 29, 1913
629.15 ftJuly 6, 1989
729.10 ftAugust 1, 1988
828.18 ftFebruary 6, 1999
928.00 ftDecember 31, 1982
1027.94 ftNovember 8, 2009

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Sabine River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sabine River near BeckvilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 6.89 ft Normal −0.05 ft 144 mi
Sabine River near CarthageRiver gauge, Sabine River 11.43 ft Normal −6.00 ft 136 mi
Sabine River at LogansportRiver gauge, Sabine River 20.26 ft Normal +0.06 ft 116 mi
Sabine River at Toledo Bd Spillway near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 226 cfs No reference yet ±0 62 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 226 cfs Low ±0 61 mi
Sabine River near BurkevilleRiver gauge, Sabine River 10.94 ft Very low +0.02 ft 54 mi
Sabine River near Bon WierRiver gauge, Sabine River 11.70 ft Very low −0.02 ft 32 mi
Sabine River at Intl Paper near OrangeRiver gauge, Sabine River 2.00 ft Below flood stage ±0 7 mi
Sabine River at I-10 near OrangeTidal gauge, Sabine River 0.98 ft Below flood stage +0.15 ft 12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Adams Bayou at FM 3247 near OrangeTidal gauge, Adams Bayou 0.85 ft Below flood stage +0.25 ft 12 mi
Cow Bayou near MauricevilleRiver gauge, Cow Bayou 3.66 ft Below flood stage ±0 13 mi
Cole Creek at I-10 near OrangeRiver gauge, Cole Creek 2.19 ft Below flood stage +0.75 ft 14 mi
Sabine River (at Navy Pier) at OrangeTidal gauge, Sabine River (at Navy Pier) 0.78 ft Below flood stage +0.24 ft 14 mi
Adams Bayou at SH87 near OrangeTidal gauge, Adams Bayou 1.14 ft Below flood stage +0.16 ft 15 mi
Cow Bayou at IH 10 near VidorRiver gauge, Cow Bayou 0.87 ft Normal +0.16 ft 16 mi
Cow Bayou at FM 1442 near OrangefieldTidal gauge, Cow Bayou 0.80 ft Below flood stage +0.20 ft 16 mi
Cow Bayou at SH 87 near Bridge CityTidal gauge, Cow Bayou 0.86 ft Below flood stage +0.18 ft 19 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sabine River near Ruliff compare with last year?

It is 0.54 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 13.92 ft.

What is flood stage for the Sabine River near Ruliff?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 10.62 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Sabine River near Ruliff in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 15.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 13.43 ft and 24.18 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 near Ruliff today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT, the water level was 13.38 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sabine River near Ruliff rising or falling?

Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.75 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sabine River near Ruliff normal?

Very low 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:08030500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.30382, -93.74378 (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 13.38 ft 2026-10-19 06:45 Provisional
Flow 627 cfs 2026-10-19 06:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sabine River near Ruliff (usgs:08030500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sabine-river-near-ruliff

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