Lower Trinity

Watershed Hydrology

The Lower Trinity Watershed, located in Northeast Texas, covers an area of approximately 2,470 square miles. The watershed is characterized by its complex hydrology, which is influenced by various factors such as the geology of the area, land use, and topography. The region receives an average annual precipitation of around 44 inches, with most of the rain falling during the winter months. The watershed contains several surface water bodies, including reservoirs such as Lake Palestine and Lake Athens, which provide drinking water and recreational opportunities. The region experiences occasional droughts, which can have significant impacts on the availability of water resources. There are no major snowpacks in the watershed, but occasional winter storms can bring short-lived snow and ice cover. Interesting climatic facts include extreme temperature variations and occasional tropical storms during the summer months. In recent years, the region has experienced increased precipitation and flooding events due to changing weather patterns.


Surface Flows

Lower Trinity Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Lower Trinity Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Lower Trinity Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Lower Trinity Watershed

Lower Trinity Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed