Sabine River near Bon Wier
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Newton County, Texas on the Sabine River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08028500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
36 ft
Moderate Flood
33 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
44.2 ft
The river is at its highest gauge reading set in March 2016. Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur with approximately 316 residential buildings affected or destroyed along with 30 businesses. Approximately 118 roads will be impassable including U.S. Highway 190 between Merryville and Bon Wier.
40 ft
Water begins to cover Highway 190 and inundates some sections of the town of Merryville.
36 ft
Major lowland flooding will occur. Sabine Sands Road has about one to three feet of water covering the road.
35 ft
Expect several secondary roads in the Merryville and Bon Wier areas near the river to be closed.
33 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes have some flooding between Bon Wier and Merryville. Camp houses along the river in Southwest Vernon Parish begin to flood.
32 ft
Roads in the Sabine Sands area near Bon Wier become flooded.
30 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
28 ft
The river is at its 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 13, 2016 | 44.3 ft | 279,000 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2016 | 44.3 ft | 279,000 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1913 | 43.5 ft | — |
| Apr 22, 1913 | 43.5 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 1884 | 39 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sabine River near Bon Wier?
The Sabine River near Bon Wier gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08028500) 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 near Bon Wier?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sabine River near Bon Wier is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sabine River rises?
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Where is the Sabine River near Bon Wier gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Texas at coordinates 30.7469°N, 93.6083°W. USGS site number: 08028500. 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.