West Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Tarrant County, Texas on the West Fork Trinity River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08048000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding will occur along north main street at the north end of Paddock Viaduct inside the northside levee.
15 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river, including the Riverside area and Rockwood Park. Major flooding will occur in the Tandy Center parking lot.
10 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the river, including the Riverside area and Rockwood Park. Moderate flooding will occur in the Tandy Center parking lot, equalling the flood on May 3, 1990.
8 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the river. This includes the Riverside area and Rockwood park. Minor flooding will occur in the Tandy Center parking lot.
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 16, 1949 | 25.91 ft | 64,300 cfs |
| May 16, 1949 | 25.91 ft | 64,300 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1922 | 23.95 ft | 85,000 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1922 | 23.95 ft | 85,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1908 | 23.8 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FWOT2
River
West Fork Trinity River
County
Tarrant, TX
Coordinates
32.7608°N, 97.3322°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth?
The West Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08048000) 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 West Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork Trinity River rises?
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Where is the West Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tarrant County, Texas at coordinates 32.7608°N, 97.3322°W. USGS site number: 08048000. 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.