Major Flood
36 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
U.S. Highway 80 will be flooded and closed. Several thousand acres of land will remain flooded for several days.
38 ft
The approaches to U.S. Highway 271 floods at the Sabine River bridge. Expect major flooding to continue for several more days.
36 ft
Expect moderate to severe flooding with some secondary roadways near the river to be closed. Also homes will be threatened with flooding and preparations should be completed for a major flood.
32 ft
Lowland flooding will continue to slowly decrease over the next several days.
29 ft
Expect lowland flooding to continue with oil field operations curtailed.
26 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding with camps and picnic areas near the river suffering some flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 1945 | 44.16 ft | 138,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1914 | 41.7 ft | 85,900 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1943 | 41.15 ft | 66,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sabine River near Gladewater?
The Sabine River near Gladewater gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08020000) 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 Gladewater?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sabine River near Gladewater is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 25 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 Gladewater gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gregg County, Texas at coordinates 32.5269°N, 94.9600°W. USGS site number: 08020000. 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.