Sabine River at Orange, TX

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 9.86 ftWater levels are near those reached with the storm surge from Hurricane Ike in 2008. Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs across much of Orange.
• 6 ftMajor flooding can be expected. Numerous roads and homes in Orange are subject to flooding. Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected. Water begins to approach the travel lanes on I-10.
• 5 ftModerate flooding can be expected along the river with some roads in Orange likely flooded. Back water flooding can also be expected along Adams Bayou in Orange.
• 4 ftFlooding of mainly secondary roads near the river can be expected. Steward Road may become impassable near the weigh station in Louisiana. The Louisiana weigh station is flooded. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers.
• 3.5 ftMinor flooding of low lying areas near the river can be expected.

Highest crests on record

1. 7.83 ft — September 3, 2017
2. 7.62 ft — March 17, 2016
3. 6.27 ft — April 25, 1913
4. 5.92 ft — July 8, 1989
5. 5.77 ft — August 23, 1915

Recent crests: 4.37 ft (September 23, 2020) · 7.83 ft (September 3, 2017) · 7.62 ft (March 17, 2016) · 4 ft (April 27, 1991) · 5.92 ft (July 8, 1989)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• UpstreamSabine River at Deweyville, TX
• Adams Bayou at SH 87, TX
• Sabine River at I-10, TX
• Adams Bayou at FM 3247, TX
• Sabine River at International Paper, TX
• Cow Bayou at SH 87, TX
• Cole Creek at I-10, TX
• Cow Bayou at FM 1442, TX
• Cow Bayou near Mauriceville, TX