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Trinity River near Crockett water level

River gauge, Trinity River, Texas, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

2.38ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
844 cfs
Water temperature
73 °F
0 25 50 Highest onrecord 48.54 ft Minor floodstage 41.00 ft

History

510ftOct 12Oct 14Oct 17Oct 19Oct 22510ftOct 12Oct 17Oct 22
51015ftSep 19Sep 27Oct 5Oct 14Oct 2251015ftSep 19Oct 5Oct 22
-02040ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-02040ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-02040ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-02040ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:47 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Low water at Trinity River near Crockett: the gauge reads 2.38 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 6.05 ft below the median of 8.43 ft for mid-October, based on 36 years of readings. It is 38.62 ft below the flood stage of 41.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.71 ft (−5.33 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.63 ft – 15.77 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 73 °F.

Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
8.43 ft6.05 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
7.04 ft – 13.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
Same day last year
7.71 ft−5.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.63 ft – 15.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.63 ft – 23.87 ft
Highest on record
48.54 ftMay 10, 1990
Forecast peak
2.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 01:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 41.00 ft.

What happens at each level

52.00 ft
Massive flooding of ranching and agricultural interests along the river occurs.
49.00 ft
There is major flooding of ranches and farms along the river.
48.00 ft
Major lowland flooding begins. Most ranches along the river experience flooding problems with many rural roads underwater.
45.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage impacting livestock grazing and prison farms. In past floods, problems occurred from the Highway 7 bridge downstream to Highway 21 bridge due to high flows in the backwater of Lake Livingston.
43.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding continues in the vicinity of the gage impacting ranching operations and prison farms. Livestock should be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
41.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage creating problems for cattle ranches and prison farms. Livestock may need to be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
35.00 ft
Minor overbank flows expected. All livestock and equipment should be removed from the floodplain.
2.38 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: 6 %.

RankLevelDate
148.54 ftMay 10, 1990
248.50 ftDecember 26, 1991
347.68 ftMay 15, 1969
447.60 ftMay 31, 2015
547.59 ftMay 7, 1966
646.99 ftOctober 30, 2015
746.79 ftJuly 12, 2007
846.59 ftMay 14, 2024
946.55 ftDecember 16, 1971
1046.44 ftMay 22, 1965

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Trinity River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Trinity River near RosserRiver gauge, Trinity River 3.28 ft Low +0.32 ft 89 mi
Trinity River at W Cedar Creek Pkwy near RosserRiver gauge, Trinity River 14.59 ft No reference yet +0.52 ft 79 mi
Trinity River at TrinidadRiver gauge, Trinity River 7.49 ft High +0.01 ft 62 mi
Trinity River at Hwy 287 near CayugaRiver gauge, Trinity River 30.38 ft No reference yet +0.02 ft 49 mi
Trinity River near OakwoodRiver gauge, Trinity River 3.85 ft Very low −0.17 ft 23 mi
Trinity River near MidwayRiver gauge, Trinity River 129.17 ft No reference yet +0.03 ft 18 mi
Trinity River at FM 3478 near TrinityRiver gauge, Trinity River 128.88 ft No reference yet +0.08 ft 29 mi
Trinity River at RiversideRiver gauge, Trinity River 128.97 ft Low +0.07 ft 36 mi
Trinity River near GoodrichRiver gauge, Trinity River 4.52 ft Low ±0 68 mi
Trinity River at RomayorRiver gauge, Trinity River 10.46 ft Very low +0.01 ft 79 mi
Trinity River at LibertyRiver gauge, Trinity River 6.68 ft Normal −0.12 ft 102 mi
Trinity River near Moss BluffTidal gauge, Trinity River 2.69 ft Low −0.18 ft 110 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Houston County Lake near CrockettLake, Houston County Lake 259.19 ft Normal −0.02 ft 5.7 mi
Hurricane Bayou at US-287 near CrockettRiver gauge, Hurricane Bayou 255.88 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 11 mi
Gail Creek at FM 1280 near LoveladyRiver gauge, Gail Creek 183.13 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 20 mi
Lower Keechi Creek at IH 45 near CentervilleRiver gauge, Lower Keechi Creek 275.32 ft Normal ±0 21 mi
Upper Keechi Creek near OakwoodRiver gauge, Upper Keechi Creek 5.61 ft Normal ±0 21 mi
Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near MidwayRiver gauge, Larrison Creek 157.03 ft Very low −0.04 ft 27 mi
Bedias Creek near MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Bedias Creek 1.77 ft Low −0.01 ft 32 mi
Caney Creek near MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Caney Creek 219.20 ft Very high +0.02 ft 32 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Trinity River near Crockett compare with last year?

It is 5.33 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.71 ft.

What is flood stage for the Trinity River near Crockett?

The official flood stage is 41.00 ft. The level is currently 38.62 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Trinity River near Crockett in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 8.43 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.04 ft and 13.17 ft, based on 36 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 Trinity River near Crockett today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 AM CDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Trinity River near Crockett rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.47 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Trinity River near Crockett normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 36 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:08065350 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.33851, -95.65634 (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 2.38 ft 2026-10-18 05:15 Provisional
Flow 844 cfs 2026-10-18 05:15 Provisional
Water temperature 73 °F 2026-10-18 04:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Trinity River near Crockett (usgs:08065350). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/trinity-river-near-crockett

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