W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro water level

Name: W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, W Fk Trinity River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.37ft Down 0.83 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 14.2 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro is at 4.37 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 4.34 ft, based on 39 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft above typical. It is 15.63 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.52 ft, a difference of +0.85 ft.

It has dropped 0.83 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.80 ft and 11.24 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.34 ft0.03 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.52 ft – 5.03 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.52 ft+0.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.80 ft – 11.24 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.43 ft – 12.72 ft
Highest on record: 32.10 ftApril 27, 1957

Floating and fishing near W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 15.63 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

31.50 ft: Major flooding along the river reach is expected.
29.00 ft: Major flooding along the river reach is expected.
25.00 ft: Moderate flooding along the river reach is expected.
22.00 ft: Moderate flooding along the river reach is expected.
20.00 ft: Minor flooding along the river reach is expected.
18.00 ft: The high banks will overflow but no flood problems are expected.
4.37 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	32.10 ft	April 27, 1957
2	31.52 ft	May 17, 1989
3	30.15 ft	October 13, 1981
4	30.00 ft	January 1, 1915
5	30.00 ft	June 1, 1941
6	28.21 ft	April 27, 1990
7	27.70 ft	May 1, 1966
8	27.26 ft	May 13, 1972
9	27.16 ft	May 21, 2015
10	27.05 ft	May 3, 1990

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 73° 47° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 76° 50° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 79° 59° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 80° 62° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 81° 64° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 78° 62° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 76° 64° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:41 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on the W Fk Trinity River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near WindthorstRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	2.50 ft	Very high	−0.14 ft	19 mi
W Fk Trinity River near BoydRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	3.72 ft	Very low	−0.14 ft	33 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	0.76 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	57 mi
W Fk Trinity River at E Northside Dr, Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	29.09 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	56 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Beach St, Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	14.55 ft	High	−0.02 ft	59 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Greenbelt Rd, Fort WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	43.14 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	65 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	2.63 ft	Low	−0.15 ft	73 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	4.2 mi
Bridgeport Reservoir above BridgeportReservoir, Bridgeport Reservoir	826.95 ft	Normal	±0	15 mi
Lake Amon G Carter near BowieLake, Lake Amon G Carter	917.36 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Big Sandy Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek	0.70 ft	Very low	±0	23 mi
Rock Creek at Rock Creek Rd near BrysonRiver gauge, Rock Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	26 mi
Keechi Creek at SH 337 near GrafordRiver gauge, Keechi Creek	17.31 ft	Very high	±0	29 mi
Possum Kingdom Lake above McGinnis Pt near GrafordLake, Possum Kingdom Lake	995.83 ft	Normal	+0.31 ft	32 mi
Brazos River near Palo PintoRiver gauge, Brazos River	1.01 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	32 mi

Questions and answers

Is the W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.85 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.52 ft.

What is flood stage for the W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 15.63 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.52 ft and 5.03 ft, based on 39 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 near Jacksboro today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.37 ft. Down 0.83 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro rising or falling?

Down 0.83 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.57 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08042800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.29333, -98.07900 (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	4.37 ft	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional
Flow	14.2 cfs	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional

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