River stage
Burkeville, Sabine River
- River level
- 10.94 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 18.89 ft
- Recent low
- 10.46 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRVT2
- 30-day change
- -0.17 ft
- Average
- 13.16 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 54.88 ft
In brief
The Sabine River at Burkeville, TX read 10.94 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 19.06 ft below action stage. That is 0.17 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRVT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54.88 ft | 2016-03-11 |
| 2 | 48.05 ft | 1999-02-01 |
| 3 | 47.45 ft | 1989-05-20 |
| 4 | 46.82 ft | 1989-07-03 |
| 5 | 46.29 ft | 2017-09-01 |
| 6 | 45.90 ft | 1884-05-01 |
| 7 | 45.80 ft | 1945-04-15 |
| 8 | 45.39 ft | 2001-03-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 36.00 ft
Residential flooding in the River Bend Subdivision occurs.
- 40.00 ft
Moderate flooding occurs.
- 44.00 ft
Major flooding occurs.
- 48.05 ft
The river has reached flood of record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding occurs.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sabine River flooding at Burkeville?
No. The Sabine River at Burkeville is at 10.94 ft, 19.06 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Burkeville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 36 ft, moderate flooding 40 ft and major flooding 44 ft.
What is the highest the Sabine River has been at Burkeville?
The highest crest on record is 54.88 ft, on 2016-03-11.
Is the Sabine River high or low right now at Burkeville?
At 10.94 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRVT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08026000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.