Rivers in Texas
Trinity River at Trinidad
Below flood stage
7.38ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 33.00 ft
- Record crest
- 49.80 ft1942
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 46.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 40.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 33.00 ft |
| Action | 31.00 ft |
- 53.10 ftMajor flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
- 49.20 ftMajor flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
- 46.00 ftMajor flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
- 40.00 ftModerate flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and the cattle industry.
- 37.00 ftMinor flooding to woodlands and low land areas will occur on the right bank of the river.
- 33.00 ftMinor flooding occurs along the right bank of the river. Low woodlands for one mile along right bank will begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18% |
| 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
125 crests on NOAA’s list since 1908.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 25, 1942 | 49.80 ft |
| 2 | June 5, 2015 | 49.33 ft |
| 3 | December 3, 2015 | 48.86 ft |
| 4 | January 1, 1908 | 48.30 ft |
| 5 | May 7, 1990 | 48.11 ft |
| 6 | June 6, 2024 | 47.21 ft |
| 7 | October 21, 2018 | 45.82 ft |
| 8 | February 20, 2001 | 45.44 ft |
| 9 | June 19, 1941 | 45.40 ft |
| 10 | May 14, 2019 | 45.34 ft |
| 11 | March 23, 2020 | 45.03 ft |
| 12 | June 5, 2016 | 44.58 ft |
| 13 | March 11, 2016 | 44.46 ft |
| 14 | June 1, 1957 | 44.40 ft |
| 15 | March 23, 2008 | 44.36 ft |
| 16 | October 15, 2009 | 44.21 ft |
| 17 | December 25, 1991 | 44.18 ft |
| 18 | May 8, 1969 | 44.10 ft |
| 19 | June 14, 2025 | 44.07 ft |
| 20 | December 11, 1971 | 44.00 ft |
| 21 | June 7, 1946 | 43.80 ft |
| 22 | March 5, 1945 | 43.80 ft |
| 23 | June 18, 1989 | 43.49 ft |
| 24 | March 24, 2012 | 43.35 ft |
| 25 | May 9, 2024 | 43.20 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 10, 2026: 34.29 ft
- June 14, 2025: 44.07 ft
- June 6, 2025: 37.95 ft
- May 29, 2025: 34.79 ft
- May 10, 2025: 40.10 ft
- April 7, 2025: 35.31 ft
- February 3, 2025: 37.87 ft
- June 6, 2024: 47.21 ft
- May 27, 2024: 35.73 ft
- May 9, 2024: 43.20 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.