Rivers in Texas
West Fork Trinity River at Grand Prairie
Below flood stage
2.43ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 27.00 ft
- Record crest
- 37.25 ft2004
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 33.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 30.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 27.00 ft |
| Action | 25.00 ft |
- 33.00 ftMajor flooding may start to occur at low lying areas near the river in north Grand Prairie. Contact the city of Grand Prairie for further information.
- 30.00 ftModerate flooding will occur along the lowland areas of the river.
- 27.00 ftMinor flooding of lowland areas may occur near the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| Moderate flooding | 9% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
24 crests on NOAA’s list since 1908.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 11, 2004 | 37.25 ft |
| 2 | December 20, 1991 | 33.88 ft |
| 3 | May 3, 1990 | 33.88 ft |
| 4 | June 14, 1989 | 33.16 ft |
| 5 | November 29, 2015 | 31.60 ft |
| 6 | March 20, 2006 | 31.55 ft |
| 7 | September 9, 2010 | 30.88 ft |
| 8 | February 21, 1997 | 30.65 ft |
| 9 | May 21, 1908 | 30.60 ft |
| 10 | March 31, 2007 | 30.25 ft |
| 11 | May 29, 2015 | 29.29 ft |
| 12 | May 9, 1995 | 29.21 ft |
| 13 | April 1, 1922 | 29.00 ft |
| 14 | March 17, 1998 | 28.89 ft |
| 15 | May 26, 1957 | 28.25 ft |
| 16 | May 17, 1949 | 28.00 ft |
| 17 | July 30, 2004 | 27.42 ft |
| 18 | September 22, 2018 | 27.21 ft |
| 19 | October 17, 1981 | 27.04 ft |
| 20 | March 27, 1977 | 26.52 ft |
| 21 | March 31, 1945 | 26.05 ft |
| 22 | April 25, 1942 | 25.98 ft |
| 23 | May 2, 1966 | 25.80 ft |
| 24 | May 8, 1969 | 25.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 22, 2018: 27.21 ft
- November 29, 2015: 31.60 ft
- May 29, 2015: 29.29 ft
- September 9, 2010: 30.88 ft
- March 31, 2007: 30.25 ft
- March 20, 2006: 31.55 ft
- July 30, 2004: 27.42 ft
- June 11, 2004: 37.25 ft
- March 17, 1998: 28.89 ft
- February 21, 1997: 30.65 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamWest Fork Trinity River at Fort Worth
- DownstreamTrinity River at Dallas
- North Texas Lakes at Mountain Creek Lake
- North Texas Lakes at Joe Pool Lake
- North Texas Lakes at Lake Arlington
- Walnut Creek at Mansfield
- Elm Fork Trinity River at Carrollton
- North Texas Lakes at Lake Grapevine
- White Rock Creek at Dallas
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.