Rivers in Texas
Sabine River below Longview
Below flood stage
2.37ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Record crest
- 40.00 ft1966
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 35.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 30.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 23.00 ft |
- 41.00 ftExtreme 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 ftExpect 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 ftFlooding of river bottoms and lowlands will slowly decrease during the next several days.
- 28.00 ftLowland 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 ftExpect minor lowland flooding with boat ramps flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
59 crests on NOAA’s list since 1966.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 2, 1966 | 40.00 ft |
| 2 | January 3, 2016 | 37.06 ft |
| 3 | May 12, 1990 | 36.70 ft |
| 4 | May 25, 1989 | 36.00 ft |
| 5 | December 17, 1971 | 35.80 ft |
| 6 | May 15, 2019 | 35.39 ft |
| 7 | March 16, 2016 | 34.72 ft |
| 8 | March 8, 2001 | 34.60 ft |
| 9 | May 1, 1973 | 34.22 ft |
| 10 | December 26, 2001 | 34.10 ft |
| 11 | October 23, 2009 | 33.75 ft |
| 12 | May 7, 2016 | 33.35 ft |
| 13 | December 31, 1991 | 33.30 ft |
| 14 | March 7, 2018 | 32.97 ft |
| 15 | May 17, 1969 | 32.90 ft |
| 16 | December 25, 1994 | 32.80 ft |
| 17 | February 11, 1975 | 32.70 ft |
| 18 | June 15, 1973 | 32.50 ft |
| 19 | March 30, 1989 | 32.50 ft |
| 20 | March 2, 1997 | 32.40 ft |
| 21 | May 19, 1995 | 32.40 ft |
| 22 | May 26, 2021 | 32.26 ft |
| 23 | March 23, 1990 | 31.70 ft |
| 24 | March 19, 1992 | 31.60 ft |
| 25 | January 5, 1988 | 31.60 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 26, 2021: 32.26 ft
- May 15, 2019: 35.39 ft
- March 7, 2018: 32.97 ft
- May 7, 2016: 33.35 ft
- March 16, 2016: 34.72 ft
- January 3, 2016: 37.06 ft
- June 7, 2015: 28.95 ft
- March 15, 2015: 27.40 ft
- February 16, 2010: 30.80 ft
- October 23, 2009: 33.75 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.