Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville, TX
Is Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville, TX flooding right now?
Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville, TX measured 1.04 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 21.0 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.04 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.1 ft on Thu, Oct 1, 1981.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 19.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 22.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 24.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.1 ft | 1981-10-01 |
| 28.01 ft | 2007-06-18 |
| 25.33 ft | 1989-05-16 |
| 24.47 ft | 2015-05-08 |
| 22.8 ft | 1990-05-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Red River near Gainesville, TX | 7.2 mi | Love County |
| Elm Fork Trinity River at FM 1198 near Myra, TX | 9.9 mi | Cooke County |
| Timber Creek near Collinsville, TX | 12.9 mi | Cooke County |
| Clear Creek near Sanger, TX | 19.9 mi | Denton County |
| Elm Fork Trinity River at Greenbelt near Pilot Point, TX | 20.2 mi | Denton County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.