Sabine River at Deweyville
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Newton County, Texas on the Sabine River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08030500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33.2 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur with approximately 1322 residential structures affected or destroyed and 440 businesses affected or destroyed. There are approximately 350 roads that are impassable and include Highway 12 and I-10 along the Louisiana Texas border.
29 ft
Major flooding occurring leaving the town of Deweyville isolated. Numerous homes are flooded.
27.9 ft
This flooding will be similar to the flooding expierenced in the flood of March 2001. Homes in Deweyville have water in them.
27 ft
Widespread moderate lowland flooding will occur. Homes in Deweyville closest to the river are flooded. Flooding of homes in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections will also occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwest Beauregard Parish have some flooding.
26.8 ft
Deweyville schools may be closed due to school bus routes being flooded.
26 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some flooding. County Road 4130 and River Oaks Road are closed in Newton County around Deweyville. Bass Lake, Alligator Park, Wright, Jimmy Doyle and Steward Roads are flooded in Calcasieu Parish.
25 ft
Lowest roads beside the river flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become flooded.
24 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur.
23 ft
The river is at bankfull stage.
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 15, 2016 | 33.28 ft | 206,000 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 33.28 ft | 206,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1884 | 32.2 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 1884 | 32.2 ft | — |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 31.6 ft | 160,067 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sabine River at Deweyville?
The Sabine River at Deweyville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08030500) 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 Sabine River at Deweyville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sabine River at Deweyville is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sabine River rises?
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Where is the Sabine River at Deweyville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Texas at coordinates 30.3036°N, 93.7436°W. USGS site number: 08030500. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.