Major Flood
48 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
45 ft
Minor Flood
41 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
What Floods at Each Level
52 ft
Massive flooding of ranching and agricultural interests along the river occurs.
49 ft
There is major flooding of ranches and farms along the river.
48 ft
Major lowland flooding begins. Most ranches along the river experience flooding problems with many rural roads underwater.
45 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage impacting livestock grazing and prison farms. In past floods, problems occurred from the Highway 7 bridge downstream to Highway 21 bridge due to high flows in the backwater of Lake Livingston.
43 ft
Minor lowland flooding continues in the vicinity of the gage impacting ranching operations and prison farms. Livestock should be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
41 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage creating problems for cattle ranches and prison farms. Livestock may need to be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
35 ft
Minor overbank flows expected. All livestock and equipment should be removed from the floodplain.
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 9, 1990 | 48.54 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Dec 25, 1991 | 48.5 ft | 109,000 cfs |
| May 14, 1969 | 47.68 ft | 78,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trinity River near Crockett?
The Trinity River near Crockett gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08065350) 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 near Crockett?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trinity River near Crockett is 41 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 45 feet, and major flooding at 48 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trinity River rises?
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Where is the Trinity River near Crockett gauge located?
The gauge is located in Houston County, Texas at coordinates 31.3383°N, 95.6561°W. USGS site number: 08065350. 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.