Red River near Gainesville, TX
Is Red River near Gainesville, TX flooding right now?
Red River near Gainesville, TX measured 3.95 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 21.1 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.95 ft
Streamflow
56 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.05 ft on Fri, Jun 19, 2015.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 30.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.05 ft | 2015-06-19 |
| 40.08 ft | 1987-05-31 |
| 38.27 ft | 2025-05-04 |
| 37.1 ft | 1983-10-24 |
| 36.63 ft | 1995-06-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville, TX | 7.2 mi | Cooke County |
| Elm Fork Trinity River at FM 1198 near Myra, TX | 12.9 mi | Cooke County |
| Timber Creek near Collinsville, TX | 17.1 mi | Cooke County |
| Red River near Courtney, OK | 23.9 mi | Love County |
| Range Creek near Collinsville, TX | 24.6 mi | Grayson 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.