Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major out of bank flooding will occurr along the river. The FM 1565 bridge and road will be underwater, along with several rural roads. Farm houses, along with farm and ranch lands along the river, will be flooded.
20 ft
Major out of bank flooding will occur along the river. Water will run over the FM 1565 road and bridge. Farm and ranch lands along the river will flood. Several rural roads will be underwater. Farm buildings will be affected.
19 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding will occur along the river. Flood waters will be over FM 1565 and the bridge. Several rural roads will be underwater. Farm and ranch lands will be flooded along the river. Flood waters will overflow the roads.
18 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding will occur. Some farm and cattle industries will be flooded. Some rural roads will be underwater. Water will be over the road and the FM 1565 bridge.
15 ft
Minor out of bank flooding will occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1902 | 21 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1986 | 18.77 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 18.6 ft | 19,960 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
QLAT2
River
South Fork Sabine River
County
Hunt, TX
Coordinates
32.8978°N, 96.2531°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan?
The South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08017300) 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 South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Sabine River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hunt County, Texas at coordinates 32.8978°N, 96.2531°W. USGS site number: 08017300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Texas Lakes at Lake Tawakoni
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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.