Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton, TX
Is Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton, TX flooding right now?
Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton, TX measured 3.50 ft on 2026-11-11 15:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.50 ft
Streamflow
160 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 19 ft on Mon, May 25, 1908.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 8.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19 ft | 1908-05-25 |
| 16.5 ft | 1942-04-26 |
| 13.48 ft | 1990-05-05 |
| 13.12 ft | 2015-05-30 |
| 13 ft | 1935-05-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hutton Br at N Denton Dr at Carrollton, TX | 2.2 mi | Dallas County |
| Denton Creek near Grapevine, TX | 4.2 mi | Denton County |
| Farmers Br at N Stemmons Fwy near Dallas, TX | 4.3 mi | Dallas County |
| Indian Creek at FM 2281, Carrollton, TX | 4.5 mi | Denton County |
| Timber Creek at S. Edmonds Ln, Lewisville, TX | 4.8 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.