Major Flood
38 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
36 ft
Minor Flood
31 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43 ft
Widespread major flooding is expected along the river. The levees will overflow and farm land will be inundated. Rural roads near the river will be underwater.
42 ft
Water will be approaching the top of the lowest area of the levee on the ellis county side of the river.
38 ft
Major flooding is expected on farm and ranch lands near the river.
36.5 ft
Moderate flooding is expected within the levees.
36 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river but within the levees.
34 ft
Minor to moderate flooding of low areas and roads within the levees is expected.
31 ft
Minor flooding of farm and ranch land is expected near the river. A few rural roads may be flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 1938 | 41.8 ft | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 41.6 ft | 69,000 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1942 | 41.55 ft | 150,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trinity River near Rosser?
The Trinity River near Rosser gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08062500) 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 Rosser?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trinity River near Rosser is 31 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trinity River rises?
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Where is the Trinity River near Rosser gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ellis County, Texas at coordinates 32.4264°N, 96.4628°W. USGS site number: 08062500. 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.