Trinity River at Dallas
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dallas County, Texas on the Trinity River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08057000, 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
40 ft
Moderate Flood
38 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
62 ft
The levees near downtown will be topped, and widespread significant flooding can be expected thoughout Dallas.
48 ft
The area around the old procter and gamble plant will flood. Persons along the river and in flood prone areas should expect much higher water than normal.
47 ft
Industries along the river south of dallas will be flooded.
43.5 ft
Major flooding of industrial areas in south dallas can be expected. Oxichem warehouses in south dallas begins flooding.
42 ft
The S.L. & S.W. Railroad and Santa Fe railroad bridges in South Dallas flood.
41 ft
Major flooding is expected both upstream and downstream from the gage. Dallas city packing 4 miles downstream starts to flood.Old Forest Avenue bridge closed. Water reaches the foundation of the Oxichem plant 6 miles south of Commerce St.
40 ft
Major flooding will occur in Dallas along the river between the levees.
38 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river both above and below the Commerce Street bridge. Significant flooding is expected along the bike trails and parks along the river.
35 ft
Minor flooding is expected along the river. Bike trails along the river will experience significant flooding, and the Trammel Crow Park parking lot below the Sylvan bridge will have floodwaters several feet deep.
33 ft
Minor flooding along the river is expected. Bike trails along the river will have floodwaters several feet deep, and the parking lot of Trammel Crow Park beneath the Sylvan bridge will flood.
32 ft
Minor flooding along the river will occur, and bike trails along the river will be flooded with up to 2 feet of water.
30 ft
Minor lowland flooding will begin, and trails along the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
11.86
Dallas is restricted from utilizing its Lewisville Lake reuse permit (08-2456).
11.71
Dallas is restricted from utilizing its Elm Fork Water Rights Permit (5414).
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 | 52.6 ft | 184,000 cfs |
| May 24, 1908 | 52.6 ft | 184,000 cfs |
| May 2, 1990 | 47.1 ft | 82,300 cfs |
| May 2, 1990 | 47.1 ft | 82,300 cfs |
| May 17, 1949 | 46.93 ft | 82,500 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trinity River at Dallas?
The Trinity River at Dallas gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08057000) 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 Trinity River at Dallas?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trinity River at Dallas is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trinity River rises?
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Where is the Trinity River at Dallas gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dallas County, Texas at coordinates 32.7747°N, 96.8217°W. USGS site number: 08057000. 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.