Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy, TX
Is Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy, TX flooding right now?
Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy, TX measured 4.02 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.0 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.02 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.1 ft on Sat, Mar 31, 1945.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16.5 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 17.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.1 ft | 1945-03-31 |
| 22.37 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 22.1 ft | 1938-01-27 |
| 21.3 ft | 1948-04-28 |
| 21 ft | 1905-01-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine River near Hawkins, TX | 7.3 mi | Wood County |
| Sabine River near Gladewater, TX | 9.3 mi | Gregg County |
| Rabbit Creek at Kilgore, TX | 18.5 mi | Gregg County |
| Sabine River above Longview, TX | 18.8 mi | Gregg County |
| Little Cypress Creek near Ore City, TX | 20.4 mi | Upshur County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.