Major Flood
21 ft
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Expect several flooded barns and farm buildings.
18 ft
Expect a couple of flooded barns. Also expect water to overflow the bridge approaches to Farm to Market Highway 1804 between Hoard and Lindale. Expect several hundred acres of flooded pasturelands next to the river both upstream and downstream. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
16 ft
Expect flooding of low river bottoms with secondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areas becoming inundated as well. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment to higher ground.
14 ft
Expect flooding of secondary roadways with picnic and recreational areas flooded as well. Also expect flooded boat ramps as well.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1943 | 24.37 ft | 64,100 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1945 | 24 ft | 76,000 cfs |
| Apr 28, 1957 | 22.15 ft | 52,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sabine River near Mineola?
The Sabine River near Mineola gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08018500) 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 Mineola?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sabine River near Mineola is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sabine River rises?
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Where is the Sabine River near Mineola gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wood County, Texas at coordinates 32.6136°N, 95.4856°W. USGS site number: 08018500. 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.