Rivers in Texas
South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan
Below flood stage
4.70ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Record crest
- 21.00 ft1902
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftMajor out of bank flooding will occurr along the river. The FM 1565 bridge and road will be underwater, along with several rural roads. Farm houses, along with farm and ranch lands along the river, will be flooded.
- 20.00 ftMajor out of bank flooding will occur along the river. Water will run over the FM 1565 road and bridge. Farm and ranch lands along the river will flood. Several rural roads will be underwater. Farm buildings will be affected.
- 19.00 ftModerate out of bank flooding will occur along the river. Flood waters will be over FM 1565 and the bridge. Several rural roads will be underwater. Farm and ranch lands will be flooded along the river. Flood waters will overflow the roads.
- 18.00 ftModerate out of bank flooding will occur. Some farm and cattle industries will be flooded. Some rural roads will be underwater. Water will be over the road and the FM 1565 bridge.
- 15.00 ftMinor out of bank flooding will occur.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 27% |
| 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
212 crests on NOAA’s list since 1902.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 29, 1902 | 21.00 ft |
| 2 | April 5, 1986 | 18.77 ft |
| 3 | October 19, 2002 | 18.60 ft |
| 4 | May 17, 1989 | 18.48 ft |
| 5 | June 22, 2015 | 18.37 ft |
| 6 | March 19, 2008 | 18.35 ft |
| 7 | May 3, 2009 | 18.29 ft |
| 8 | June 16, 1981 | 18.24 ft |
| 9 | December 4, 1998 | 18.14 ft |
| 10 | July 4, 1981 | 18.12 ft |
| 11 | January 30, 2025 | 18.01 ft |
| 12 | February 21, 2018 | 17.98 ft |
| 13 | May 2, 2019 | 17.92 ft |
| 14 | February 20, 1983 | 17.86 ft |
| 15 | September 23, 2018 | 17.86 ft |
| 16 | October 29, 1991 | 17.85 ft |
| 17 | May 3, 1990 | 17.80 ft |
| 18 | June 1, 2016 | 17.80 ft |
| 19 | June 14, 1989 | 17.78 ft |
| 20 | April 27, 1957 | 17.76 ft |
| 21 | December 18, 1984 | 17.75 ft |
| 22 | November 27, 2015 | 17.73 ft |
| 23 | December 28, 2015 | 17.72 ft |
| 24 | May 3, 1979 | 17.72 ft |
| 25 | March 27, 1977 | 17.71 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 8, 2026: 16.16 ft
- May 28, 2026: 15.16 ft
- April 5, 2026: 16.20 ft
- March 11, 2026: 15.51 ft
- March 5, 2026: 16.10 ft
- February 15, 2026: 15.39 ft
- June 13, 2025: 16.75 ft
- June 9, 2025: 16.59 ft
- June 4, 2025: 16.26 ft
- May 7, 2025: 16.35 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.