W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst water level

Name: W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, W Fk Trinity River, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

2.46ft Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 0.1 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst: the latest reading is 2.46 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.71 ft, based on 6 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.75 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.56 ft, a difference of +0.90 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.80 ft – 9.98 ft.

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

Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.71 ft0.75 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.14 ft – 2.36 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.56 ft+0.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.80 ft – 9.98 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.64 ft – 9.47 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 77° 50° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 80° 54° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 80° 57° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 81° 64° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 78° 62° – Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 75° 62° – Wind 14 mph

26 Mon 78° 54° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the W Fk Trinity River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
W Fk Trinity River near JacksboroRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	4.26 ft	Normal	−0.49 ft	19 mi
W Fk Trinity River near BoydRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	3.80 ft	Very low	+0.07 ft	52 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	0.76 ft	Normal	±0	75 mi
W Fk Trinity River at E Northside Dr, Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	29.08 ft	No reference yet	±0	74 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Beach St, Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	14.56 ft	High	+0.03 ft	77 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Greenbelt Rd, Fort WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	43.17 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	83 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	2.56 ft	Low	−0.08 ft	91 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lost Creek Reservoir near JacksboroReservoir, Lost Creek Reservoir	1,005.48 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Little Wichita River near Archer CityRiver gauge, Little Wichita River	4.62 ft	Normal	−0.24 ft	22 mi
Lake Graham near GrahamLake, Lake Graham	1,068.19 ft	Very low	±0	24 mi
Lake Arrowhead near HenriettaLake, Lake Arrowhead	920.83 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Rock Creek at Rock Creek Rd near BrysonRiver gauge, Rock Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	26 mi
Lake Kickapoo near Archer CityLake, Lake Kickapoo	1,041.97 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	29 mi
Lake Amon G Carter near BowieLake, Lake Amon G Carter	917.36 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	29 mi
Little Wichita River above HenriettaRiver gauge, Little Wichita River	6.23 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is the W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.90 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.56 ft.

What is a normal level for the W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.71 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.14 ft and 2.36 ft, based on 6 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 W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.46 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst rising or falling?

Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.17 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near Windthorst normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08042600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.41319, -98.36936 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	2.46 ft	2026-10-20 21:45	Provisional
Flow	0.1 cfs	2026-10-20 21:45	Provisional

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