Major Flood
24 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Disastrous flooding upstream near Utopia puts flow four feet deep in the "Utopia on the River" camp headquarters washing autos from the parking lot and threatening lives. Camping sites at a girl scout camp three miles south of Utopia are dangerously flooded. Secondary and primary roads and low bridges near the river flood under several feet of fast moving water as the flood wave moves from the headwaters to the Frio River confluence.
28 ft
Major flooding threatens the "Utopia on the River" resort near Utopia. Numerous roads, crossings, and bridges are flooded severely. Livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas of the flood plain.
24 ft
Major lowland flooding from the headwaters to the Frio River confluence. Very dangerous to campers upstream near Utopia. Many secondary and primary roads and low bridges are flooded and dangerous.
20 ft
Lowland flooding damages crops and floods pastureland cutting off and potentially drowning livestock in low areas of the flood plain. Secondary roads and low bridges flood severely as the flood wave passes downstream.
16 ft
Moderate lowland flooding inundates lowest secondary roads and bridges in the flood plain from the headwaters to the Frio River confluence.
12 ft
Minor lowland flooding impacts lowest secondary roads, crossings and low bridges.
10 ft
Flow extends into lowest areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1919 | 40 ft | — |
| Jul 4, 2002 | 38.28 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 1958 | 33.3 ft | 73,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sabinal River at Sabinal?
The Sabinal River at Sabinal gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08198500) 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 Sabinal River at Sabinal?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sabinal River at Sabinal is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Sabinal River at Sabinal gauge located?
The gauge is located in Uvalde County, Texas at coordinates 29.3142°N, 99.4806°W. USGS site number: 08198500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.