Elm Fk Trinity River near Lewisville water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 289 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Elm Fk Trinity River near Lewisville is at 5.89 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.11 ft above the median of 5.78 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.69 ft (+0.20 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.59 ft and 7.81 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: 5.78 ft0.11 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.02 ft – 7.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year: 5.69 ft+0.20 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.59 ft – 7.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.72 ft – 18.70 ft

Floating and fishing near Elm Fk Trinity River near Lewisville

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 66%

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	44 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at GainesvilleRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River	1.11 ft	Low	±0	42 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at Greenbelt near Pilot PointRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River	7.6 cfs	Low	±0	21 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River near CarrolltonRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River	3.50 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	5.6 mi
Elm Fk Trinity River at Spur 348, IrvingRiver gauge, Elm Fk Trinity River	11.78 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lewisville Lake near LewisvilleLake, Lewisville Lake	518.15 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	1.6 mi
Indian Creek at FM 2281, CarrolltonRiver gauge, Indian Creek	4.59 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	2.9 mi
Denton Creek near GrapevineRiver gauge, Denton Creek	5.44 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	5.0 mi
Hutton Br at N Denton Dr at CarrolltonRiver gauge, Hutton Br	1.3 cfs	Normal	±0	7 mi
Grapevine Lake near GrapevineLake, Grapevine Lake	532.88 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	7 mi
Doe Br at US Hwy 380 near ProsperRiver gauge, Doe Br	525.76 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Hickory Creek at DentonRiver gauge, Hickory Creek	2.67 ft	Normal	±0	13 mi
White Rk Creek at Greenville Ave, DallasRiver gauge, White Rk Creek	70.13 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

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

It is 0.20 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.69 ft.

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

The median for mid-October is 5.78 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.02 ft and 7.55 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 Lewisville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Elm Fk Trinity River near Lewisville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.22 ft over the last 7 days.

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

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:08053000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.04568, -96.96112 (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	5.89 ft	2026-10-20 06:30	Provisional
Flow	289 cfs	2026-10-20 06:30	Provisional

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