RIVER GAUGE · ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER
Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville
Cooke County, Texas
Water level1.00 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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