River stage
Longview, Sabine River
- River level
- 2.72 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.17 ft
- Recent high
- 10.00 ft
- Recent low
- 2.24 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LONT2
- 30-day change
- +0.36 ft
- Average
- 3.32 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 40.00 ft
In brief
The Sabine River at Longview, TX read 2.72 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 20.28 ft below action stage. That is 0.36 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LONT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40.00 ft | 1966-05-02 |
| 2 | 37.06 ft | 2016-01-03 |
| 3 | 36.70 ft | 1990-05-12 |
| 4 | 36.00 ft | 1989-05-25 |
| 5 | 35.80 ft | 1971-12-17 |
| 6 | 35.39 ft | 2019-05-15 |
| 7 | 34.72 ft | 2016-03-16 |
| 8 | 34.60 ft | 2001-03-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding with boat ramps flooded.
- 28.00 ft
Lowland flooding will continue for several days. Oil field operations will be curtailed and timber resources will suffer severe flooding. Fisherman should use caution as currents are swift.
- 31.00 ft
Flooding of river bottoms and lowlands will slowly decrease during the next several days.
- 35.00 ft
Expect severe flooding of several thousand acres of river bottom along with petroleum equipment, secondary roadways, and several structures. Preparations should be completed for a major flooding event.
- 41.00 ft
Extreme flooding will continue for several more days with numerous roadways closed including interstate 20. Several tens of thousands of acres of land will be flooded. All preparations for record flooding should be rushed to completion. Expect flooding comparable to the great Sabine River flood of April of 1945.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sabine River flooding at Longview?
No. The Sabine River at Longview is at 2.72 ft, 20.28 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Longview?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Sabine River has been at Longview?
The highest crest on record is 40.0 ft, on 1966-05-02.
Is the Sabine River high or low right now at Longview?
At 2.72 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LONT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08020900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.