RIVER GAUGE · EAST FORK TRINITY RIVER
East Fork Trinity River at McKinney
Collin County, Texas
Water level1.51 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood23 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1942 | 28 ft | — |
| May 12, 1982 | 22.17 ft | 61,800 cfs |
| May 2, 1990 | 21.35 ft | 31,000 cfs |
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