Summary
Total streamflow across the
Trinity River
was last observed at
32,953
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
65,361
acre-ft of water today; about 41%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
81,194 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 At Liberty
reporting a streamflow rate of 4,250 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 32.2 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 | 2026-03-23 |
| Discharge Volume | 65,361 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
32,953.0 cfs
-4799.0 cfs (-12.71%) |
| Percent of Normal | 40.59% |
| 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 |
409 cfs | 4.42 ft | -12.62 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Lewiston Ca
USGS 11525500 |
384 cfs | 13.95 ft | -13.25 | |||||
|
Trinity R Bl Limekiln Gulch Nr Douglas City Ca
USGS 11525655 |
566 cfs | 4.99 ft | -13.01 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Douglas City Ca
USGS 11525854 |
673 cfs | 6.97 ft | -8.62 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Junction City Ca
USGS 11526250 |
752 cfs | 2.37 ft | -9.31 | |||||
|
Trinity R Ab Nf Trinity R Nr Helena Ca
USGS 11526400 |
982 cfs | 10.22 ft | -9.17 | |||||
|
Trinity R Nr Burnt Ranch Ca
USGS 11527000 |
1300 cfs | 4.47 ft | -10.18 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Bl Dallas
USGS 08057410 |
1290 cfs | 3.03 ft | 42.06 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Dallas
USGS 08057000 |
1080 cfs | 13.86 ft | 70.73 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
USGS 08062500 |
1770 cfs | 4.34 ft | -6.25 | |||||
|
Trinity R A Hoopa Ca
USGS 11530000 |
3120 cfs | 14.21 ft | -9.54 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
USGS 08062575 |
1720 cfs | 17.12 ft | -6.85 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Trinidad
USGS 08062700 |
1300 cfs | 9.58 ft | -4.96 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
USGS 08064570 |
1200 cfs | 32.2 ft | -5.97 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
USGS 08065000 |
1550 cfs | 5.95 ft | -18.36 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
USGS 08065350 |
1440 cfs | 6.55 ft | -19.25 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich
USGS 08066250 |
3450 cfs | 6.89 ft | -31.83 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Romayor
USGS 08066500 |
3330 cfs | 12.25 ft | -23.06 | |||||
|
Trinity Rv At Liberty
USGS 08067000 |
4250 cfs | 9.94 ft | -10.95 |
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.