Sabine River river
Total streamflow across the Sabine River was last observed at 7,111 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 14,104 acre-ft of water today; about 21% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 34,646 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-05-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 139,480 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Sabine Rv Nr Carthage reporting a streamflow rate of 7,250 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Sabine Rv At Toledo Bd Res Nr Burkeville with a gauge stage of 84.5 ft. This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Sabine River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 409 ft, the Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Sabine River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Sabine River
All 12 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
TX
USGS 08017410
|
66 | 4.05 | -40.9 | 230% | 1 | 30,200 | 409 |
|
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
TX
USGS 08018500
|
105 | 3.07 | 1.9 | 52% | 2 | 25,800 | 319 |
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Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
TX
USGS 08019200
|
262 | 5.78 | 1.2 | 98% | 29 | 43,700 | 306 |
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Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
TX
USGS 08020000
|
478 | 7.18 | 25.8 | 87% | 29 | 45,200 | 270 |
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Sabine Rv Abv Longview
TX
USGS 08020450
|
419 | 5.81 | 36.0 | 173% | 9 | 501 | 261 |
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Sabine Rv Bl Longview
TX
USGS 08020900
|
618 | 5.75 | 49.3 | 66% | 13 | 39,700 | 261 |
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Sabine Rv Nr Beckville
TX
USGS 08022040
|
685 | 8.73 | 38.1 | 56% | 9 | 33,800 | 218 |
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Sabine Rv Nr Carthage
TX
USGS 08022120
|
7,250 | 13.66 | -11.5 | 89% | 7,250 | 27,500 | 211 |
|
Sabine Rv At Toledo Bd Res Nr Burkeville
TX
USGS 08025360
|
330 | 84.50 | 0.6 | 103% | 0 | 208,000 | 164 |
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Sabine Rv Nr Burkeville
TX
USGS 08026000
|
828 | 12.60 | 48.7 | 8% | 125 | 202,000 | 77 |
|
Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier
TX
USGS 08028500
|
1,440 | 13.77 | 6.7 | 30% | 377 | 276,000 | 56 |
|
Sabine Rv Nr Ruliff
TX
USGS 08030500
|
1,880 | 16.96 | 5.0 | 29% | 486 | 193,000 | 16 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Sabine River
The Sabine River is a 555-mile-long river that flows through Texas and Louisiana. It has a rich historical significance for Native Americans and played a crucial role in the Civil War. The Sabine River Basin is home to several large reservoirs, including Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Tawakoni. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, providing irrigation for crops such as rice, soybeans, and cotton. Additionally, the Sabine River is a popular recreational destination, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The hydrology of the Sabine River is heavily influenced by rainfall, with flooding being a common occurrence during the hurricane season. The river also supports a diverse ecosystem of plants and animals, including many rare and endangered species.
Recreation along the Sabine River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Sabine River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Sabine River
Where does the data for the Sabine River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.