Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dallas County, Texas on the Elm Fork Trinity River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08055500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Water several feet deep on both city golf courses, upstream from the gage. McInnish Sports Complex almost completely inundated by 3 to 4 feet of water. Portions of Sandy Lake Road covered by 2 to 4 feet of water, east of the George Bush Turnpike and west of I-35E. Most of the RV Park inundated with 3 to 5 feet of water.
13 ft
Majority of McInnish Sports Complex and city golf course upstream east of the river flooded. Sandy Lake Road, east of the George Bush Turnpike, under 1 to 2 feet of water for a quarter mile. Water approaching businesses on south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of I-35E.
12.5 ft
Water begins crossing Sandy Lake Road near the RV Park east of the George Bush Turnpike. Sandy Lake Road and nearby parks closed. Mandatory evacuations of affected RV Park residences likely.
12 ft
Sections of both eastern and western city golf courses inundated upstream. Water covers McInnish Park entrance road and begins inundating playing fields.
11 ft
McInnish Park closed. Water reaches park road entrance. Large sections of the city golf course upstream of the gage are flooded and the golf course is closed.
10 ft
Western sections of the city golf course, closest to the river, upstream from the gage will be inundated. McInnish Park Sports Complex will begin to flood.
9 ft
Minor flooding will occur upstream from the gage, near the city golf course.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.73
March through June: Dallas is restricted from utilizing its Lewisville Lake reuse permit (08-2456) at the Elm Fork WTP and its Elm Fork Water Rights Permit (5414). In addition, Dallas is restricted from a) diverting 833.4 acre feet per year from its 19,381.4 acre feet per year associated with its Run of the River water right (08-2457), at times when the diversion is taken at the Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant and b) diverting water associated with this permit at its Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant.
5.49
July through September: Dallas is restricted from utilizing its Lewisville Lake reuse permit (08-2456) at the Elm Fork WTP and its Elm Fork Water Rights Permit (5414). In addition, Dallas is restricted from a) diverting 833.4 acre feet per year from its 19,381.4 acre feet per year associated with its Run of the River water right (08-2457), at times when the diversion is taken at the Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant and b) diverting water associated with this permit at its Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant.
5.15
October through February: Dallas is restricted from utilizing its Lewisville Lake reuse permit (08-2456) at the Elm Fork WTP and its Elm Fork Water Rights Permit (5414). In addition, Dallas is restricted from a) diverting 833.4 acre feet per year from its 19,381.4 acre feet per year associated with its Run of the River water right (08-2457), at times when the diversion is taken at the Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant and b) diverting water associated with this permit at its Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant.
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 24, 1908 | 19 ft | 145,000 cfs |
| May 24, 1908 | 19 ft | 145,000 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1942 | 16.5 ft | 90,700 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1942 | 16.5 ft | 90,700 cfs |
| May 4, 1990 | 13.48 ft | 27,600 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CART2
River
Elm Fork Trinity River
County
Dallas, TX
Coordinates
32.9658°N, 96.9442°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton?
The Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08055500) 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 near Carrollton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dallas County, Texas at coordinates 32.9658°N, 96.9442°W. USGS site number: 08055500. 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.