Major Flood
6 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
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.86 ft
Water levels are near those reached with the storm surge from Hurricane Ike in 2008. Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs across much of Orange.
6 ft
Major flooding can be expected. Numerous roads and homes in Orange are subject to flooding. Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected. Water begins to approach the travel lanes on I-10.
5 ft
Moderate flooding can be expected along the river with some roads in Orange likely flooded. Back water flooding can also be expected along Adams Bayou in Orange.
4 ft
Flooding of mainly secondary roads near the river can be expected. Steward Road may become impassable near the weigh station in Louisiana. The Louisiana weigh station is flooded. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers.
3.5 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas near the river can be expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2008 | 9.86 ft | — |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 7.83 ft | 181,222 cfs |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 7.62 ft | 171,421 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sabine River at Orange?
The Sabine River at Orange gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08030540) 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 Orange?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sabine River at Orange is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sabine River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sabine River at Orange 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 Sabine River at Orange gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orange County, Texas at coordinates 30.0972°N, 93.7211°W. USGS site number: 08030540. 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.