Major Flood
46 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
40 ft
Minor Flood
33 ft
Action Stage
31 ft
What Floods at Each Level
53.1 ft
Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
49.2 ft
Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
46 ft
Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
40 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and the cattle industry.
37 ft
Minor flooding to woodlands and low land areas will occur on the right bank of the river.
33 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the right bank of the river. Low woodlands for one mile along right bank will 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1942 | 49.8 ft | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 49.33 ft | 70,400 cfs |
| Dec 3, 2015 | 48.86 ft | 66,942 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TDDT2
River
Trinity River
County
Henderson, TX
Coordinates
32.1475°N, 96.1022°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trinity River at Trinidad?
The Trinity River at Trinidad gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08062700) 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 Trinidad?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trinity River at Trinidad is 33 feet. Action stage begins at 31 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trinity River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Trinity River at Trinidad to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Trinity River at Trinidad gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henderson County, Texas at coordinates 32.1475°N, 96.1022°W. USGS site number: 08062700. 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.