Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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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
23 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Extreme flooding will occur along the river and in the park and zoo.
25 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river and in the park and zoo.
23 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the river.
22 ft
Minor out of bank flooding will occur.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1981 | 28.1 ft | — |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 28.01 ft | 72,000 cfs |
| May 15, 1989 | 25.33 ft | 24,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GLLT2
River
Elm Fork Trinity River
County
Cooke, TX
Coordinates
33.6242°N, 97.1561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville?
The Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08050400) 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 Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elm Fork Trinity River rises?
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Where is the Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cooke County, Texas at coordinates 33.6242°N, 97.1561°W. USGS site number: 08050400. 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.