East Fork Trinity River at McKinney
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Collin County, Texas on the East Fork Trinity River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08059000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major out of bank flooding is expected. Flood waters will overflow the road. Major flooding will occur to agricultural land and rural roads in area.
23 ft
Major flooding is expected near the gauge with farm and ranch land flooded along the river.
22 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding will occurr near the river. Farm and ranch land will flood.
20 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding will occur along the river. Farm and ranch land will flood, along with a few rural roads.
16 ft
Minor out of bank flooding will begin along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1942 | 28 ft | — |
| Mar 31, 1942 | 28 ft | — |
| May 12, 1982 | 22.17 ft | 61,800 cfs |
| May 12, 1982 | 22.17 ft | 61,800 cfs |
| May 2, 1990 | 21.35 ft | 31,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MCKT2
River
East Fork Trinity River
County
Collin, TX
Coordinates
33.2036°N, 96.5956°W
Get Flood Alerts for East Fork Trinity River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork Trinity River at McKinney?
The East Fork Trinity River at McKinney gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08059000) 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 East Fork Trinity River at McKinney?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork Trinity River at McKinney is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Fork Trinity River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Fork Trinity River at McKinney to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the East Fork Trinity River at McKinney gauge located?
The gauge is located in Collin County, Texas at coordinates 33.2036°N, 96.5956°W. USGS site number: 08059000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on East Fork Trinity River
On This River
More Resources
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.