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Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton water level

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

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.48ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
152 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 19.00 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

345ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 19345ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
345ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19345ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
2468ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage2468ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
2468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262468ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

The Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton is at 3.48 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.19 ft above the median of 3.29 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. It is 5.52 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.43 ft (+0.05 ft).

It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.22 ft and 5.33 ft.

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

Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.29 ft0.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.83 ft – 4.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year
3.43 ft+0.05 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.22 ft – 5.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.87 ft – 8.01 ft
Highest on record
19.00 ftMay 25, 1908

Floating and fishing near Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton

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

Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 5.52 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft
Water several feet deep on both city golf courses, upstream from the gage. McInnish Sports Complex almost completely inundated by 3 to 4 feet of water. Portions of Sandy Lake Road covered by 2 to 4 feet of water, east of the George Bush Turnpike and west of I-35E. Most of the RV Park inundated with 3 to 5 feet of water.
13.00 ft
Majority of McInnish Sports Complex and city golf course upstream east of the river flooded. Sandy Lake Road, east of the George Bush Turnpike, under 1 to 2 feet of water for a quarter mile. Water approaching businesses on south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of I-35E.
12.50 ft
Water begins crossing Sandy Lake Road near the RV Park east of the George Bush Turnpike. Sandy Lake Road and nearby parks closed. Mandatory evacuations of affected RV Park residences likely.
12.00 ft
Sections of both eastern and western city golf courses inundated upstream. Water covers McInnish Park entrance road and begins inundating playing fields.
11.00 ft
McInnish Park closed. Water reaches park road entrance. Large sections of the city golf course upstream of the gage are flooded and the golf course is closed.
10.00 ft
Western sections of the city golf course, closest to the river, upstream from the gage will be inundated. McInnish Park Sports Complex will begin to flood.
9.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur upstream from the gage, near the city golf course.
3.48 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 %.

RankLevelDate
119.00 ftMay 25, 1908
216.50 ftApril 26, 1942
313.48 ftMay 5, 1990
413.12 ftMay 30, 2015
513.00 ftMay 19, 1935
612.75 ftDecember 14, 1928
712.10 ftFebruary 18, 1938
811.30 ftJanuary 23, 1932
911.25 ftJune 21, 2015
1010.95 ftSeptember 21, 1964

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 63%

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 3.14 ft Normal −0.01 ft 49 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at GainesvilleRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 1.11 ft Low +0.01 ft 47 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at Greenbelt near Pilot PointRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 7.2 cfs Low −0.4 cfs 27 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River near LewisvilleRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 5.87 ft Normal −0.01 ft 5.6 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, IrvingRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River 11.86 ft Normal +0.02 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 2.2 mi
Denton Creek near GrapevineRiver gauge, Denton Creek 5.46 ft Normal +0.01 ft 4.2 mi
Indian Creek at FM 2281, CarrolltonRiver gauge, Indian Creek 4.55 ft Very low +0.02 ft 4.5 mi
Grapevine Lake near GrapevineLake, Grapevine Lake 532.83 ft Normal −0.06 ft 7 mi
Lewisville Lake near LewisvilleLake, Lewisville Lake 518.18 ft Normal −0.01 ft 7 mi
Bear Creek at Shady Grove Rd, Grand PrairieRiver gauge, Bear Creek 33.76 ft Low −0.01 ft 12 mi
White Rk Creek at Greenville Ave, DallasRiver gauge, White Rk Creek 70.24 ft Low −0.02 ft 12 mi
Turtle Creek at DallasRiver gauge, Turtle Creek 1.68 ft Normal +0.01 ft 14 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton compare with last year?

It is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.43 ft.

What is flood stage for the Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.52 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 3.29 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.83 ft and 4.55 ft, based on 38 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 near Carrollton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the water level was 3.48 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:08055500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.96596, -96.94445 (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 3.48 ft 2026-10-19 21:15 Provisional
Flow 152 cfs 2026-10-19 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Elm Fk Trinity River near Carrollton (usgs:08055500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/elm-fk-trinity-river-near-carrollton

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