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Sulphur River near Texarkana water level

River gauge, Sulphur River, Texas, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

6.48ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

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History

1020ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 191020ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1020ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 191020ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
102030ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026102030ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

At 6.48 ft, the Sulphur River near Texarkana is far below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.13 ft below the median of 7.61 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.93 ft (−0.45 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.41 ft and 6.53 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
7.61 ft1.13 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
6.82 ft – 25.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Same day last year
6.93 ft−0.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
6.41 ft – 6.53 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
6.44 ft – 31.05 ft

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Sulphur River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sulphur River near TalcoRiver gauge, Sulphur River 1.23 ft Very low −0.01 ft 57 mi
Sulphur River at IH 30 near Dalby SpringsRiver gauge, Sulphur River 4.14 ft Very low +0.01 ft 32 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Wright Patman Lake near TexarkanaLake, Wright Patman Lake 224.97 ft Normal −0.02 ft 0.5 mi
Red River at IndexRiver gauge, Red River 0.11 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 18 mi
Red River at Spring BankRiver gauge, Red River 10.73 ft Low −0.33 ft 22 mi
Black Bayou at RodessaRiver gauge, Black Bayou 10.26 ft Normal −0.02 ft 26 mi
Red River at FultonRiver gauge, Red River −2.32 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 29 mi
Red River near HosstonRiver gauge, Red River 8.16 ft Normal −0.31 ft 34 mi
White Oak Creek at IH 30 near OmahaRiver gauge, White Oak Creek 11.26 ft Normal −0.07 ft 38 mi
Black Cypress Bayou at JeffersonRiver gauge, Black Cypress Bayou 3.54 ft Low −0.02 ft 38 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sulphur River near Texarkana compare with last year?

It is 0.45 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.93 ft.

What is a normal level for the Sulphur River near Texarkana in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.61 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.82 ft and 25.55 ft, based on 17 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 Sulphur River near Texarkana today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM CDT, the water level was 6.48 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sulphur River near Texarkana rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sulphur River near Texarkana normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 17 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:07344210 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.30417, -94.15139 (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 6.48 ft 2026-10-19 18:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sulphur River near Texarkana (usgs:07344210). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sulphur-river-near-texarkana

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer