Major Flood
45 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
35 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
52 ft
Extreme flooding of ranches, low areas, rural roads, and camps along the river can be expected. The Coffield Pison farm and ranch land will be well underwater.
49.6 ft
Major flooding of ranches, low areas, rural roads, and camps along the river is expected. The Coffield Prison farm and ranch land will be well underwater.
49.5 ft
Major flooding of ranches, low areas, rural roads, and camps along the river will occur. Major flooding of the Coffield Prison farm and ranch lands is expected.
48 ft
Major flooding of ranches, low areas, rural roads, and camps along the river will occur. Major flooding of the Coffield Prison farm and ranch lands is to be expected.
45.6 ft
Major flooding of ranches and farm lands along the river is expected. The Coffield Prison farm and ranch lands will be well underwater.
45 ft
Major flooding of ranches and farm lands along the river is expected. The Coffield Prison farm and ranch interests will be flooded.
42 ft
Moderate flooding of numerous ranches along the river is expected. The Coffield Prison farm and ranch lands will be moderately flooded.
40 ft
Moderate flooding of ranches along the river is expected. The coffield prison farm and ranch lands will be moderately flooded.
37 ft
Minor flooding of the Coffield Prison agricultural land, and ranch and farm lands along the river, is expected.
35 ft
Minor flooding of numerous ranches along the river is expected. Minor flooding of Coffield Prison farm and ranch lands near the river is to be expected.
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 30, 1890 | 53 ft | 180,000 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1908 | 52.2 ft | 164,000 cfs |
| Apr 28, 1942 | 51.64 ft | 153,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LOLT2
River
Trinity River
County
Anderson, TX
Coordinates
31.6483°N, 95.7892°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trinity River near Long Lake (Oakwood)?
The Trinity River near Long Lake (Oakwood) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08065000) 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 Long Lake (Oakwood)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trinity River near Long Lake (Oakwood) is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 45 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trinity River rises?
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Where is the Trinity River near Long Lake (Oakwood) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Anderson County, Texas at coordinates 31.6483°N, 95.7892°W. USGS site number: 08065000. 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.