Is the Trinity River flooding?
The Trinity River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in California. 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 Trinity River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 4 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 California river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Trinity River near Burnt Ranch CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 43.20 ft on 22 December 1955, carrying 172,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1932 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.29 ft, 38.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity River below Limekiln Gulch near Douglas City CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Trinity River above Coffee C near Trinity Center CA | No flood stage defined | 2.85 ft | — | |
| Trinity River above Nf Trinity River near Helena CA | No flood stage defined | 10.52 ft | — | |
| Trinity River near Burnt Ranch CA | No flood stage defined | 4.29 ft | — |