Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Major river flooding will affect Trinity Park.
24 ft
Moderate river flooding will affect Trinity Park.
20 ft
Minor river flooding will affect Trinity Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
8.27
City of Fort Worth intake out of water. Tarrant Regional Water District notifies USACE for additional releases (from Benbrook Lake).
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1949 | 28.2 ft | 107,000 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1922 | 27.5 ft | 74,300 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1945 | 22.1 ft | 27,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FWHT2
River
Clear Fork Trinity River
County
Tarrant, TX
Coordinates
32.7322°N, 97.3586°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clear Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth?
The Clear Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08047500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Clear Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clear Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clear Fork Trinity River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Clear Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Clear Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tarrant County, Texas at coordinates 32.7322°N, 97.3586°W. USGS site number: 08047500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.