Rivers in Texas
Trinity River near Romayor
Below flood stage
10.49ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 2:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 40.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 10.60 ftMon, Sep 21, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 43.49 ft1945
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 42.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 41.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 40.00 ft |
| Action | 30.00 ft |
- 54.00 ftWater is to the floor of the bridge.
- 42.80 ftThere is massive lowland flooding in vicnity of gage with thousands of head of livestock endangered unless moved to higher ground.
- 42.00 ftMajor lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain in the vicinity of the gage. Numerous head of livestock are threatened if not already removed from the floodplain. Downstream communities in Liberty should prepare for possible flooding.
- 41.00 ftModerate lowland flooding begins as water spreads into the floodplain. Livestock and equipment should be removed from the floodplain.
- 40.00 ftMinor lowland flooding begins as livestock and equipment near the river are endangered and communities in Liberty are threatened.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
62 crests on NOAA’s list since 1942.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 13, 1945 | 43.49 ft |
| 2 | October 19, 1994 | 42.70 ft |
| 3 | May 4, 2024 | 42.62 ft |
| 4 | August 30, 2017 | 42.53 ft |
| 5 | May 10, 1957 | 42.20 ft |
| 6 | May 21, 1990 | 41.58 ft |
| 7 | June 15, 1973 | 41.20 ft |
| 8 | May 30, 2016 | 40.31 ft |
| 9 | January 3, 1992 | 40.25 ft |
| 10 | May 18, 2024 | 40.21 ft |
| 11 | July 2, 1989 | 40.11 ft |
| 12 | November 15, 1998 | 39.87 ft |
| 13 | May 15, 1966 | 39.61 ft |
| 14 | May 18, 1958 | 39.00 ft |
| 15 | June 11, 2001 | 38.63 ft |
| 16 | May 19, 1953 | 38.50 ft |
| 17 | May 29, 2015 | 38.11 ft |
| 18 | January 8, 1998 | 38.05 ft |
| 19 | January 28, 1974 | 37.90 ft |
| 20 | January 19, 1991 | 37.74 ft |
| 21 | February 11, 1946 | 37.72 ft |
| 22 | March 15, 1947 | 37.55 ft |
| 23 | April 22, 1979 | 37.43 ft |
| 24 | November 7, 2002 | 37.38 ft |
| 25 | June 4, 1950 | 37.18 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 18, 2024: 40.21 ft
- May 4, 2024: 42.62 ft
- August 30, 2017: 42.53 ft
- May 30, 2016: 40.31 ft
- March 12, 2016: 36.22 ft
- May 29, 2015: 38.11 ft
- March 13, 2012: 30.89 ft
- October 31, 2009: 36.26 ft
- July 20, 2007: 35.22 ft
- September 25, 2005: 34.99 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.