Trinity River at Liberty
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Liberty County, Texas on the Trinity River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08067000, 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
29 ft
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as homes in several subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive flooding over much of Liberty County can be expected with each incremental rise in the river.
27 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins as roads into several outlying communities above Liberty are closed with residents in 5 or 6 subdivisions cut off if not evacuated.
26.5 ft
Roads into some outlying communities above the gage can have up to one foot of water over them.
26 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins and significant lowland flooding in the vicinity of the gage can be expected as roads into some outlying communities above the gage begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | 32.7 ft | 126,000 cfs |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 32.7 ft | 126,000 cfs |
| May 6, 2024 | 32.37 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| May 6, 2024 | 32.37 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 31 ft | 135,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trinity River at Liberty?
The Trinity River at Liberty gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08067000) 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 Liberty?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trinity River at Liberty is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trinity River rises?
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Where is the Trinity River at Liberty gauge located?
The gauge is located in Liberty County, Texas at coordinates 30.0575°N, 94.8181°W. USGS site number: 08067000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.