Rivers in Texas
Sabine River at Orange
Below flood stage
1.15ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 4.00 ft
- Record crest
- 9.86 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 6.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 5.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.00 ft |
| Action | 3.50 ft |
- 9.86 ftWater levels are near those reached with the storm surge from Hurricane Ike in 2008. Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs across much of Orange.
- 6.00 ftMajor flooding can be expected. Numerous roads and homes in Orange are subject to flooding. Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected. Water begins to approach the travel lanes on I-10.
- 5.00 ftModerate flooding can be expected along the river with some roads in Orange likely flooded. Back water flooding can also be expected along Adams Bayou in Orange.
- 4.00 ftFlooding of mainly secondary roads near the river can be expected. Steward Road may become impassable near the weigh station in Louisiana. The Louisiana weigh station is flooded. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers.
- 3.50 ftMinor flooding of low lying areas near the river can be expected.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
61 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 2008 | 9.86 ft |
| 2 | September 3, 2017 | 7.83 ft |
| 3 | March 17, 2016 | 7.62 ft |
| 4 | April 25, 1913 | 6.27 ft |
| 5 | July 8, 1989 | 5.92 ft |
| 6 | August 23, 1915 | 5.77 ft |
| 7 | May 24, 1953 | 5.67 ft |
| 8 | May 2, 1914 | 5.47 ft |
| 9 | April 16, 1923 | 5.47 ft |
| 10 | June 9, 1950 | 5.07 ft |
| 11 | March 4, 1932 | 4.87 ft |
| 12 | August 5, 1933 | 4.77 ft |
| 13 | April 14, 1922 | 4.67 ft |
| 14 | December 17, 1940 | 4.57 ft |
| 15 | May 25, 1989 | 4.43 ft |
| 16 | May 26, 1935 | 4.37 ft |
| 17 | December 25, 1923 | 4.37 ft |
| 18 | September 23, 2020 | 4.37 ft |
| 19 | April 22, 1945 | 4.17 ft |
| 20 | April 27, 1991 | 4.00 ft |
| 21 | April 5, 1997 | 3.98 ft |
| 22 | June 4, 1929 | 3.97 ft |
| 23 | November 17, 1996 | 3.94 ft |
| 24 | September 15, 1919 | 3.90 ft |
| 25 | September 21, 1958 | 3.90 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 23, 2020: 4.37 ft
- September 3, 2017: 7.83 ft
- March 17, 2016: 7.62 ft
- September 13, 2008: 9.86 ft
- March 12, 2001: 3.69 ft
- April 5, 1997: 3.98 ft
- November 17, 1996: 3.94 ft
- October 2, 1995: 3.27 ft
- October 23, 1994: 3.38 ft
- June 20, 1993: 2.97 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 48 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.