2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect Thursday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Trinity River
was last observed at
24,534
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
48,663
acre-ft of water today; about 56%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
43,996 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-05-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
336,930 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Trinity R A Hoopa Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 8,860 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
with a gauge stage of 31.34 ft.
This river is monitored from 19 different streamgauging stations along the Trinity River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,567 ft, the
Trinity R Ab Coffee C Nr Trinity Ctr Ca.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-03 |
| Discharge Volume | 48,663 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
24,534.0 cfs
-846.0 cfs (-3.33%) |
| Percent of Normal | 55.76% |
| Maximum |
336,930.0 cfs
2025-05-09 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trinity R Ab Coffee C Nr Trinity Ctr Ca
USGS 11523200 |
954 cfs | 5.46 ft | -23.06 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Lewiston Ca
USGS 11525500 |
319 cfs | 13.8 ft | 1.92 | |||||
|
Trinity R Bl Limekiln Gulch Nr Douglas City Ca
USGS 11525655 |
528 cfs | 4.98 ft | -10.36 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Douglas City Ca
USGS 11525854 |
918 cfs | 7.29 ft | -10 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Junction City Ca
USGS 11526250 |
1210 cfs | 3.07 ft | -11.68 | |||||
|
Trinity R Ab Nf Trinity R Nr Helena Ca
USGS 11526400 |
1820 cfs | 11.47 ft | -15.35 | |||||
|
Trinity R Nr Burnt Ranch Ca
USGS 11527000 |
3090 cfs | 7.01 ft | -14.4 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Bl Dallas
USGS 08057410 |
698 cfs | 1.6 ft | -0.57 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Dallas
USGS 08057000 |
451 cfs | 12.07 ft | -11.74 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
USGS 08062500 |
879 cfs | 3.38 ft | 3.29 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Hoopa Ca
USGS 11530000 |
8860 cfs | 17.8 ft | -14.81 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
USGS 08062575 |
1020 cfs | 15.33 ft | 2.31 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Trinidad
USGS 08062700 |
936 cfs | 8.62 ft | -5.55 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
USGS 08064570 |
844 cfs | 31.34 ft | -1.4 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
USGS 08065000 |
1110 cfs | 4.95 ft | -3.48 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
USGS 08065350 |
2020 cfs | 6.98 ft | -2.88 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich
USGS 08066250 |
1520 cfs | 4.49 ft | -1.94 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Romayor
USGS 08066500 |
1500 cfs | 10.66 ft | -0.66 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Liberty
USGS 08067000 |
1430 cfs | 6.53 ft | -2.72 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river was first explored by the Spanish in the 16th century and has played a significant role in the state's history, serving as a transportation route for early settlers and a source of water for agriculture and industry. The river supports several reservoirs and dams, including the Trinity River Authority's Lake Livingston Dam and the US Army Corps of Engineers' Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts. These reservoirs provide flood control, water storage, and recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The Trinity River is also used for irrigation and supports agricultural activities in the surrounding areas.