Sabinal River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Sabinal River is flowing at 88 cfs near Sabinal, TX — 440% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 2.3 to 88 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Sabinal River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Sabinal, the Sabinal River is running 88 cfs — 440% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 435% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Vanderpool (-52%).
How the Sabinal River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Vanderpool1,533 ft 57 cfs
- Sabinal1,138 ft 88 cfs440%
- Sabinal912 ft 2.3 cfs430%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Sabinal River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (435%).
Sabinal River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sabinal River Below Mill Creek Near Vanderpool TX
Nov 11, 2:15 AM · USGS 08197936 |
57 cfs | · | -52% | 1.28 ft | · | 1,533 ft |
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Sabinal River Near Sabinal TX
Nov 11, 2:00 AM · USGS 08198000 |
88 cfs | 440% | -5% | 5.26 ft | · | 1,138 ft |
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Sabinal River At Sabinal TX
Nov 11, 1:30 AM · USGS 08198500 |
2.3 cfs | 430% | -10% | 4.02 ft | 8.0 ft below | 912 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Sabinal River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Sabinal River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Sabinal River
The Sabinal River is a 64-mile-long river that runs from the Edwards Plateau in Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. Native Americans inhabited the area around the river for thousands of years before Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century. The river has a low flow rate and is characterized by clear water, limestone bedrock, and large cypress trees. There are several reservoirs and dams on the river, including the Nueces River Dam and the Sabinal Canyon Dam. These reservoirs are used for flood control, agriculture, and recreation. The Sabinal River is a popular spot for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The river is also an important source of water for irrigation and ranching in the surrounding area.
Fishing near the Sabinal River
About the Sabinal River
How is the Sabinal River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the Sabinal River is flowing at 88 cfs near Sabinal, TX, about 440% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 2.3 to 88 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sabinal River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sabinal River is at 435% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Sabinal River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Sabinal (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.