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TRINITY RIVER

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Total streamflow across the Trinity River was last observed at 77,798 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 154,310 acre-ft of water today; about 77% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 101,139 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 Rv Nr Goodrich reporting a streamflow rate of 8,660 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 39.15 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.

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River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-13
Discharge Volume 154,310 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 77,798.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: +3995.0 cfs (+5.41%)
Percent of Normal 76.92%
Maximum 336,930.0 cfs
2025-05-09
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
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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 		422 cfs 4.46 ft -27.37
Trinity R A Lewiston Ca
USGS 11525500 		806 cfs 14.55 ft -1.95
Trinity R Bl Limekiln Gulch Nr Douglas City Ca
USGS 11525655 		1080 cfs 5.59 ft -0.92
Trinity R A Douglas City Ca
USGS 11525854 		1190 cfs 7.65 ft 0
Trinity R A Junction City Ca
USGS 11526250 		1400 cfs 3.32 ft 17.65
Trinity R Ab Nf Trinity R Nr Helena Ca
USGS 11526400 		1670 cfs 11.35 ft 8.44
Trinity R Nr Burnt Ranch Ca
USGS 11527000 		2570 cfs 6.4 ft 15.77
Trinity Rv Bl Dallas
USGS 08057410 		3970 cfs 8.06 ft 7.59
Trinity Rv At Dallas
USGS 08057000 		3820 cfs 19.69 ft 6.11
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
USGS 08062500 		5120 cfs 7.78 ft 10.11
Trinity R A Hoopa Ca
USGS 11530000 		5240 cfs 15.74 ft 29.06
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
USGS 08062575 		5700 cfs 23.17 ft 9.4
Trinity Rv At Trinidad
USGS 08062700 		4640 cfs 16.2 ft 4.04
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
USGS 08064570 		3920 cfs 39.15 ft 3.98
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
USGS 08065000 		5270 cfs 11.78 ft 3.74
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
USGS 08065350 		5160 cfs 9.15 ft -1.9
Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich
USGS 08066250 		8660 cfs 11.43 ft 0.46
Trinity Rv At Romayor
USGS 08066500 		8570 cfs 15.77 ft 0.94
Trinity Rv At Liberty
USGS 08067000 		8590 cfs 14.13 ft 3.74
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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.