Sabine River near Wills Point water level
River gauge, Sabine River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Sabine River near Wills Point is at 3.10 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.01 ft above the median of 3.09 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.06 ft (+0.04 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.38 ft and 3.69 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.09 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.35 ft – 7.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.06 ft+0.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.38 ft – 3.69 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.88 ft – 11.35 ft
Floating and fishing near Sabine River near Wills Point
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Sabine River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine River at FM 17 near GoldenRiver gauge, Sabine River | 5.26 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Sabine River near MineolaRiver gauge, Sabine River | 0.49 ft | Very low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Sabine River near HawkinsRiver gauge, Sabine River | 5.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 45 mi |
| Sabine River near GladewaterRiver gauge, Sabine River | 5.33 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 59 mi |
| Sabine River above LongviewRiver gauge, Sabine River | 4.55 ft | Low | ±0 | 69 mi |
| Sabine River below LongviewRiver gauge, Sabine River | 2.85 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 75 mi |
| Sabine River near BeckvilleRiver gauge, Sabine River | 6.90 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 97 mi |
| Sabine River near CarthageRiver gauge, Sabine River | 11.37 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 107 mi |
| Sabine River at LogansportRiver gauge, Sabine River | 20.23 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 126 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tawakoni near Wills PointLake, Lake Tawakoni | 435.02 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 0.2 mi |
| New Terrell City Lake near TerrellLake, New Terrell City Lake | 493.35 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| S Fk Sabine River near QuinlanRiver gauge, S Fk Sabine River | 4.97 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Lake Fk Reservoir near QuitmanReservoir, Lake Fk Reservoir | 398.14 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Cedar Creek near KempRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.70 ft | Low | +0.08 ft | 24 mi |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Cowleech Fk Sabine River | 4.26 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Lake Fk Creek near QuitmanRiver gauge, Lake Fk Creek | 4.50 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 27 mi |
| S Sulphur River at SH 11 near CommerceRiver gauge, S Sulphur River | 0.0 cfs | Very low | −1.0 cfs | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Sabine River near Wills Point compare with last year?
It is 0.04 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.06 ft.
What is a normal level for the Sabine River near Wills Point in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.09 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.35 ft and 7.21 ft, based on 31 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 Wills Point today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sabine River near Wills Point rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sabine River near Wills Point normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08017410(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.80624, -95.91941(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 | 3.10 ft | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sabine River near Wills Point (usgs:08017410). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sabine-river-near-wills-point
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