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W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro water level

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

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

5.37ft Down 5.32 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
72.0 cfs
10 20 30 Highest onrecord 32.10 ft Minor floodstage 20.00 ft

History

5101520ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19Minor flood stage5101520ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19Minor flood stage
5101520ftOct 2Oct 6Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Minor flood stage5101520ftOct 2Oct 10Oct 19Minor flood stage
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

The W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro is well above normal at 5.37 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.26 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.11 ft above typical. It is 14.63 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.52 ft, a difference of +1.85 ft.

It has dropped 5.32 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.80 ft and 11.24 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.26 ft1.11 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.52 ft – 5.07 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year
3.52 ft+1.85 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

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

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.
5.37 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 %.

RankLevelDate
132.10 ftApril 27, 1957
231.52 ftMay 17, 1989
330.15 ftOctober 13, 1981
430.00 ftJanuary 1, 1915
530.00 ftJune 1, 1941
628.21 ftApril 27, 1990
727.70 ftMay 1, 1966
827.26 ftMay 13, 1972
927.16 ftMay 21, 2015
1027.05 ftMay 3, 1990

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 1.09 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 64° 41° – Wind 8 mph
18 Sun 68° 42° – Wind 9 mph
19 Mon 73° 47° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 76° 57° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 79° 59° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 82° 62° – Wind 9 mph
23 Fri 82° 63° – Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 59%

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 2.66 ft Very high −0.59 ft 19 mi
W Fk Trinity River near BoydRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 3.82 ft Very low +0.10 ft 33 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 0.78 ft Normal −0.03 ft 57 mi
W Fk Trinity River at E Northside Dr, Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 29.10 ft No reference yet −0.03 ft 56 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Beach St, Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 14.58 ft High −0.05 ft 59 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Greenbelt Rd, Fort WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 43.22 ft Normal −0.06 ft 65 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 2.78 ft Low −0.10 ft 73 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lost Creek Reservoir near JacksboroReservoir, Lost Creek Reservoir 1,005.50 ft Very low −0.02 ft 4.2 mi
Bridgeport Reservoir above BridgeportReservoir, Bridgeport Reservoir 826.95 ft Normal +0.07 ft 15 mi
Lake Amon G Carter near BowieLake, Lake Amon G Carter 917.39 ft Low −0.02 ft 18 mi
Big Sandy Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek 0.70 ft Very low +0.72 ft 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 17.30 ft Very high ±0 29 mi
Possum Kingdom Lake above McGinnis Pt near GrafordLake, Possum Kingdom Lake 995.48 ft Low +0.46 ft 32 mi
Brazos River near Palo PintoRiver gauge, Brazos River 1.00 ft Very low −0.08 ft 32 mi

Questions and answers

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

Yes, it is 1.85 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 14.63 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 4.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.52 ft and 5.07 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 W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 5.37 ft. Down 5.32 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro rising or falling?

Down 5.32 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.57 ft over the last 7 days.

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

Very high 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: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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.37 ft 2026-10-19 13:00 Provisional
Flow 72.0 cfs 2026-10-19 13:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: W Fk Trinity River near Jacksboro (usgs:08042800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/w-fk-trinity-river-near-jacksboro

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