River stage
Sabinal River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Sabinal River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sabinal River levels, gauge by gauge
The Sabinal River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderpool | 0.27 ft | no flood stage set |
| Sabinal | 3.79 ft | normal, steady |
| Sabinal | 4.83 ft | no flood stage set |
| Utopia | 3.13 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Sabinal River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Sabinal, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Frio River 5 gauges
- Medina River 8 gauges
- Nueces River 13 gauges
- Cibolo Creek 6 gauges
- Beaver Creek (TX) 1 gauge
- Llano River 4 gauges
- Comal River 1 gauge
- Blanco River 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sabinal River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Sabinal River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sabinal River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Sabinal is at 3.79 ft.
Where is the Sabinal River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Sabinal River in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.