Nivelmap
EN

How to read levelsSources and methods

North America

Western Europe

Central Europe

Mediterranean

Nordic countries

Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving water level

River gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

11.79ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
171 cfs
11 12 13 14

History

131518ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20131518ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
131518ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 20131518ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
1520ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261520ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1520ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261520ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving, where the gauge shows 11.79 ft.

The median for mid-October is 11.76 ft, based on 19 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 11.70 ft, a difference of +0.09 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 11.57 ft – 15.81 ft.

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

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
11.76 ft0.03 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
11.26 ft – 14.08 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year
11.70 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
11.57 ft – 15.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
11.35 ft – 21.57 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 66° 48° – Wind 8 mph
18 Sun 71° 49° – Wind 9 mph
19 Mon 76° 48° – Wind 8 mph
20 Tue 78° 63° – Wind 6 mph
21 Wed 81° 64° – Wind 5 mph
22 Thu 83° 67° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 85° 68° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on the Elm Fk Trinity River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Elm Fk Trinity River at FM 1198 near MyraRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 16.07 ft Very high +12.92 ft 55 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at GainesvilleRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 1.11 ft Low ±0 54 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at Greenbelt near Pilot PointRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 7.6 cfs Low ±0 33 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River near LewisvilleRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 5.90 ft Normal +0.01 ft 12 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River near CarrolltonRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 3.49 ft Normal −0.13 ft 6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Hutton Br at N Denton Dr at CarrolltonRiver gauge, Hutton Br 1.3 cfs Normal ±0 5.9 mi
Bear Creek at Shady Grove Rd, Grand PrairieRiver gauge, Bear Creek 33.77 ft Normal −0.01 ft 7 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 2.52 ft Low −0.02 ft 9 mi
Mountain Creek at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, Mountain Creek 2.32 ft Very low −0.02 ft 9 mi
Turtle Creek at DallasRiver gauge, Turtle Creek 1.68 ft Normal +0.01 ft 9 mi
Denton Creek near GrapevineRiver gauge, Denton Creek 5.44 ft Normal −0.02 ft 9 mi
Trinity River at DallasRiver gauge, Trinity River 11.88 ft Very low −0.04 ft 9 mi
Mountain Creek Lake near Grand PrairieLake, Mountain Creek Lake 457.69 ft High +0.01 ft 10 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.70 ft.

What is a normal level for the Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 11.76 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.26 ft and 14.08 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 Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 PM CDT, the water level was 11.79 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 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:08055560 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.87333, -96.93056 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 11.79 ft 2026-10-20 04:45 Provisional
Flow 171 cfs 2026-10-20 04:45 Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving (usgs:08055560). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/elm-fk-trinity-river-at-spur-348-irving

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer