RIVER GAUGE · BIG SANDY CREEK
Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy
Upshur County, Texas
Water level3.23 ft
Flow4 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16.5 ft3,010 cfs
Minor flood17 ft3,390 cfs
Moderate flood20 ft6,660 cfs
Major flood21 ft8,140 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20.5 ft
Severe flooding will affect some local residences and farm buildings. Prepare for a major flood. Also expect flooded secondary roadways.
- 18 ft
Lowland flooding will ebb. Secondary roadway flooding will end as well.
- 18 ft
Minor lowland flooding of some low pastures. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
- 17 ft
Lowlands, along with some secondary roadways, will begin to flood. Ranchers should move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1945 | 24.1 ft | 24,000 cfs |
| Dec 29, 2015 | 22.37 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Jan 26, 1938 | 22.1 ft | — |
More on Big Sandy Creek
DownstreamSabine River near Gladewater
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