Rivers in Texas
Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville
Below flood stage
3.98ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 1:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.00 ft1935
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 19.00 ftMajor out of bank flooding will occur. Major flooding will occur through Greenville downstream to below the Interstate 30 bridge. Street closures will be required, and a few rural roads will be underwater.
- 17.00 ftModerate out of bank flooding will occur. A few rural roads closures will be needed along the river reach. Moderate flooding will occur along the river through Greenville.
- 15.00 ftCaution should be exercised near the river as water begins to flow out of the banks.
- 14.00 ftMinor out of bank flooding will occur along the river reach.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 47% |
| Moderate flooding | 35% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
232 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1, 1935 | 22.00 ft |
| 2 | July 3, 1913 | 20.00 ft |
| 3 | March 19, 2008 | 18.92 ft |
| 4 | May 13, 1982 | 18.47 ft |
| 5 | July 15, 1989 | 18.43 ft |
| 6 | August 14, 2017 | 18.30 ft |
| 7 | January 30, 2025 | 18.16 ft |
| 8 | February 8, 2023 | 18.12 ft |
| 9 | June 1, 2021 | 18.09 ft |
| 10 | November 28, 2015 | 17.98 ft |
| 11 | December 4, 1998 | 17.97 ft |
| 12 | May 7, 1969 | 17.95 ft |
| 13 | January 30, 1969 | 17.85 ft |
| 14 | October 19, 2002 | 17.82 ft |
| 15 | March 1, 2018 | 17.79 ft |
| 16 | April 6, 2025 | 17.78 ft |
| 17 | June 5, 2024 | 17.76 ft |
| 18 | April 11, 2024 | 17.76 ft |
| 19 | March 20, 2012 | 17.74 ft |
| 20 | January 19, 1990 | 17.71 ft |
| 21 | February 15, 2026 | 17.65 ft |
| 22 | May 1, 2025 | 17.64 ft |
| 23 | March 19, 2020 | 17.58 ft |
| 24 | December 9, 1971 | 17.58 ft |
| 25 | October 19, 1971 | 17.57 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 20, 2026: 16.60 ft
- May 23, 2026: 14.46 ft
- May 11, 2026: 17.07 ft
- April 5, 2026: 16.74 ft
- February 15, 2026: 17.65 ft
- June 13, 2025: 17.48 ft
- June 9, 2025: 17.44 ft
- June 4, 2025: 16.88 ft
- May 7, 2025: 17.32 ft
- May 3, 2025: 16.12 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.