Major Flood
44 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
40 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48.05 ft
The river has reached flood of record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding occurs.
44 ft
Major flooding occurs.
40 ft
Moderate flooding occurs.
36 ft
Residential flooding in the River Bend Subdivision occurs.
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 11, 2016 | 54.88 ft | 254,000 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 48.05 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| May 20, 1989 | 47.45 ft | 116,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sabine River near Burkeville?
The Sabine River near Burkeville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08026000) 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 Burkeville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sabine River near Burkeville is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 44 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sabine River rises?
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Where is the Sabine River near Burkeville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Texas at coordinates 31.0639°N, 93.5194°W. USGS site number: 08026000. 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.