2025-12-20T00:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... Strong northwest winds will spread across the northeast plains after sunrise today, with gusts 45 to 65 mph creating critical fire weather conditions despite somewhat marginal humidity values near 20%. Early Friday, westerly downslope winds will bring strong gusts to the Front Range mountains and foothills, with potential for these to spread into wind-favored portions of the adjacent lower elevations. Peak gusts of 70-90 mph are increasing in likelihood for the windiest locations (considerably lower for areas along and east of I-25). With a warmer and drier air mass in place, humidity values in the teens look to extend into much of the foothills, and certainly across the lower elevations. Such conditions may be a longer duration than usual, with potential for low humidity to extend into the evening hours prior to the arrival of a front. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 216, 241, 243, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From Friday morning through late Friday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 80 mph in and near the foothills. West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for areas roughly along and east of I-25. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15%. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Sabine River
was last observed at
3,608
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
7,156
acre-ft of water today; about 109%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,322 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 9,200 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 Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-18 |
| Discharge Volume | 7,156 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
3,608.01 cfs
+38.7 cfs (+1.08%) |
| Percent of Normal | 108.61% |
| Maximum |
139,480.0 cfs
2025-05-11 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
USGS 08017410 |
6 cfs | 3.1 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
USGS 08018500 |
30 cfs | 1.43 ft | 9.23 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
USGS 08019200 |
85 cfs | 4.89 ft | 1.44 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
USGS 08020000 |
212 cfs | 5.76 ft | -4.93 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
USGS 08020450 |
201 cfs | 4.77 ft | -6.07 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Bl Longview
USGS 08020900 |
247 cfs | 3.94 ft | -5.36 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Beckville
USGS 08022040 |
352 cfs | 7.81 ft | -5.88 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Carthage
USGS 08022120 |
9200 cfs | 12.78 ft | -11.54 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv At Toledo Bd Res Nr Burkeville
USGS 08025360 |
153 cfs | 84.5 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Burkeville
USGS 08026000 |
326 cfs | 11.47 ft | 4.15 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier
USGS 08028500 |
777 cfs | 12.66 ft | -6.95 | |||||
|
Sabine Rv Nr Ruliff
USGS 08030500 |
1220 cfs | 15.31 ft | 12.96 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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.