Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16.5 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BSNT2
River
Big Sandy Creek
County
Upshur, TX
Coordinates
32.6039°N, 95.0914°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy?
The Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08019500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sandy Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Upshur County, Texas at coordinates 32.6039°N, 95.0914°W. USGS site number: 08019500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Sabine River near Gladewater
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.