Trinity River at Trinidad water level

Name: Trinity River at Trinidad water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Trinity River, Texas, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

7.92ft Up 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 922 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Trinity River at Trinidad is above normal at 7.92 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.09 ft, based on 19 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.83 ft above typical. It is 25.08 ft below the flood stage of 33.00 ft.

It has risen 0.42 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 7.41 ft and 7.92 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.09 ft2.83 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.46 ft – 9.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Highest on record: 49.33 ftJune 5, 2015

Floating and fishing near Trinity River at Trinidad

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 33.00 ft, 25.08 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

53.10 ft: Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
49.20 ft: Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
46.00 ft: Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
40.00 ft: Moderate flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and the cattle industry.
37.00 ft: Minor flooding to woodlands and low land areas will occur on the right bank of the river.
33.00 ft: Minor flooding occurs along the right bank of the river. Low woodlands for one mile along right bank will begin to flood.
7.92 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 19 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	49.33 ft	June 5, 2015
2	48.86 ft	December 3, 2015
3	47.21 ft	June 6, 2024
4	45.82 ft	October 21, 2018
5	45.34 ft	May 14, 2019
6	45.03 ft	March 23, 2020
7	44.58 ft	June 5, 2016
8	44.46 ft	March 11, 2016
9	44.36 ft	March 23, 2008
10	44.21 ft	October 15, 2009

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 71° 48° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 75° 49° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 76° 54° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 80° 58° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 82° 60° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 83° 62° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 83° 60° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Trinity River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Trinity River at DallasRiver gauge, Trinity River	11.90 ft	Very low	−0.41 ft	60 mi
Trinity River below DallasRiver gauge, Trinity River	1.39 ft	Very low	−0.40 ft	53 mi
Trinity River near RosserRiver gauge, Trinity River	3.34 ft	Low	+0.19 ft	29 mi
Trinity River at W Cedar Creek Pkwy near RosserRiver gauge, Trinity River	14.83 ft	No reference yet	+0.59 ft	19 mi
Trinity River at Hwy 287 near CayugaRiver gauge, Trinity River	30.44 ft	No reference yet	+0.07 ft	13 mi
Trinity River near OakwoodRiver gauge, Trinity River	3.87 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	39 mi
Trinity River near CrockettRiver gauge, Trinity River	2.25 ft	Very low	−0.17 ft	62 mi
Trinity River near MidwayRiver gauge, Trinity River	129.22 ft	No reference yet	+0.06 ft	78 mi
Trinity River at FM 3478 near TrinityRiver gauge, Trinity River	128.94 ft	No reference yet	+0.03 ft	91 mi
Trinity River at RiversideRiver gauge, Trinity River	129.05 ft	Low	+0.03 ft	98 mi
Trinity River near GoodrichRiver gauge, Trinity River	4.53 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	128 mi
Trinity River at RomayorRiver gauge, Trinity River	10.42 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	140 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cedar Creek Reservoir near TrinidadReservoir, Cedar Creek Reservoir	316.24 ft	Very low	−0.07 ft	7 mi
Richland-Chambers Reservoir near KerensReservoir, Richland-Chambers Reservoir	312.46 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Halbert Lake near CorsicanaLake, Halbert Lake	365.37 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Lake Athens near AthensLake, Lake Athens	439.51 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	20 mi
Tehuacana Creek near StreetmanRiver gauge, Tehuacana Creek	3.74 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	23 mi
Cedar Creek near KempRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	0.71 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	25 mi
Chambers Creek near RiceRiver gauge, Chambers Creek	4.51 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	25 mi
Richland Creek at CR 0030 near RichlandRiver gauge, Richland Creek	10.07 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Trinity River at Trinidad?

The official flood stage is 33.00 ft. The level is currently 25.08 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Trinity River at Trinidad in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.09 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.46 ft and 9.45 ft, based on 19 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Trinity River at Trinidad today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 7.92 ft. Up 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Trinity River at Trinidad rising or falling?

Up 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Trinity River at Trinidad normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Trinity River at Trinidad?

The highest level on record is 49.33 ft on June 5, 2015.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08062700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.14765, -96.10247 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	7.92 ft	2026-10-18 21:00	Provisional
Flow	922 cfs	2026-10-18 21:00	Provisional

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