Trinity River at Riverside
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Walker County, Texas on the Trinity River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08066000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
140 ft
Moderate Flood
136 ft
Minor Flood
133.5 ft
Action Stage
132 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
140 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with widespread flooding in Trinity and Walker Counties. Water is in several homes in the Deep River Plantation and Green Rich Shores subdivisions. Roads into several subdivisions in Walker and Trinity Counties and secondary roads along the river are inundated.
138 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues with water 3 to 4 feet below the State Highway 19 Bridge and Plantation Drive near FM 230 is inundated. FM 2978 is flooded and impassable. Up to one foot of water is flowing over Thomas Lake Road which remains impassable. Several roads into the Green Rich Shores and Deep River Plantation subdivisions are covered with up to one foot of water and homes in Deep River Plantation are threatened.
137 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues as several homes in the Green Rich Shores Subdivision in Walker County flood and water covers Thomas Lake Road. The lowest buildings off FM 980 northwest of Riverside flood.
136.8 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues as the approaches to the FM 3478 bridge upstream of the gage are inundated and impassable. The lowest homes in the Green Rich Shores Subdivision are flooded with up to one half foot of water. Thomas Lake Road remains flooded and the lowest roads into properties off FM 980 northwest of Riverside are inundated and impassable.
136 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. The lowest homes in the Green Rich Shores Subdivision are flooded and Thomas Lake Road is inundated and impassable. Low-lying roads in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision are inundated. The lowest roads into properties off FM 980 northwest of Riverside are inundated and the lowest buildings are threatened.
135 ft
Minor lowland flooding continues as significant backwater up Thomas Lake floods the lowest areas in the Green Rich Shore Subdivision in Walker County with the boat ramp completely inundated. The lowest lying areas in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision and FM 980 northwest of Riverside are threatened.
134 ft
Minor lowland flooding continues with the boat ramp in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision in Walker County inundated. Backwater flooding up Thomas Lake in Walker County floods the boat ramp in the Green Rich Shores Subdivision in Walker County.
133.5 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with water in the Green Rich Shores subdivision. Backwater flooding up Wright's Creek impacts Plantation Drive in the Deep River Plantation subdivision.
132 ft
Bankfull stage. Water begins to overflow the main channel in the vicinity of the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1942 | 142.61 ft | 121,000 cfs |
| May 4, 1942 | 142.61 ft | 121,000 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1945 | 141.69 ft | 116,000 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1945 | 141.69 ft | 116,000 cfs |
| May 5, 2024 | 140.4 ft | 106,690 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trinity River at Riverside?
The Trinity River at Riverside gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08066000) 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 Riverside?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trinity River at Riverside is 133.5 feet. Action stage begins at 132 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 136 feet, and major flooding at 140 feet.
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Where is the Trinity River at Riverside gauge located?
The gauge is located in Walker County, Texas at coordinates 30.8592°N, 95.3986°W. USGS site number: 08066000. 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.