Is the Elm Fork Trinity River flooding?

Texas · 6 gauges · Texas river levels

The Elm Fork Trinity River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Texas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Elm Fork Trinity River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.

data refreshed 6 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.53 ft on 12 June 1941, carrying 76,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.62 ft, 16.9 ft below that record.

Drains 2,459 sq mi · gauge elevation 431 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Elm Fork Trinity River at Gainesville, TXNo flooding1.11 ft22 ft
Elm Fork Trinity River near Carrollton, TXNo flooding3.62 ft9 ft
Elm Fork Trinity River at FM 1198 near Myra, TXNo flood stage defined2.76 ft
Elm Fork Trinity River at Greenbelt near Pilot Point, TXNo flood stage defined8.50 ft
Elm Fork Trinity River near Lewisville, TXNo flood stage defined6.49 ft
Elm Fork Trinity River at Spur 348, Irving, TXNo flood stage defined11.89 ft
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.