Trinity River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Trinity River is flowing at 1,510 cfs at Romayor, TX — 115% of normal for the date. 18 of 19 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 28 to 1,510 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Trinity River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Romayor, the Trinity River is running 1,510 cfs — 115% of normal. Along the river, 12 of 18 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 96% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Crockett (+13%).
Highest against normal: Trinity River A Douglas City Ca at 118%. Lowest: Trinity Ctr Ca at 69%.
Paddlers: 3 of 6 runs on the Trinity River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Trinity River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Trinity Ctr Ca2,567 ft 28 cfs69%
- Trinity River A Lewiston Ca1,827 ft 315 cfs102%
- Douglas City Ca1,676 ft 326 cfs110%
- Trinity River A Douglas City Ca1,613 ft 375 cfs118%
- Trinity River A Junction City Ca1,456 ft 349 cfs104%
- Helena Ca1,378 ft 329 cfs91%
- Dallas391 ft 513 cfs79%
- Dallas387 ft 464 cfs107%
- Rosser306 ft 660 cfs98%
- Trinity River A Hoopa Ca299 ft 588 cfs84%
- W Cedar Creek Pkwy Near Dosser296 ft 718 cfs101%
- Trinidad256 ft 738 cfs93%
- Hwy 287 Near Cayuga235 ft 643 cfs93%
- Oakwood189 ft 827 cfs93%
- Crockett150 ft 952 cfs90%
- Goodrich51 ft 1,490 cfs110%
- Romayor36 ft 1,510 cfs115%
- Liberty35 ft 1,350 cfs92%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Trinity River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (96%).
Trinity River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Trinity River Above Coffee Creek Near Trinity Ctr Ca CA
Oct 22, 12:30 AM · USGS 11523200 |
28 cfs | 69% | +4% | 2.83 ft | · | 2,567 ft |
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Trinity River A Lewiston Ca CA
Oct 22, 1:00 AM · USGS 11525500 |
315 cfs | 102% | 0% | 13.81 ft | · | 1,827 ft |
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Trinity River Below Limekiln Gulch Near Douglas City Ca CA
Oct 22, 12:30 AM · USGS 11525655 |
326 cfs | 110% | 0% | 4.65 ft | · | 1,676 ft |
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Trinity River A Douglas City Ca CA
Oct 22, 12:00 AM · USGS 11525854 |
375 cfs | 118% | +2% | 6.47 ft | · | 1,613 ft |
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Trinity River A Junction City Ca CA
Oct 22, 12:45 AM · USGS 11526250 |
349 cfs | 104% | +2% | 1.55 ft | · | 1,456 ft |
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Trinity River Above North Fork Trinity River Near Helena Ca CA
Oct 22, 12:45 AM · USGS 11526400 |
329 cfs | 91% | +3% | 8.67 ft | · | 1,378 ft |
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Trinity River Near Burnt Ranch Ca CA
Last reported Oct 1 · USGS 11527000 |
568 cfs | · | · | 2.76 ft | · | 950 ft |
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Trinity River Below Dallas TX
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 08057410 |
513 cfs | 79% | -6% | 1.17 ft | · | 391 ft |
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Trinity River At Dallas TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08057000 |
464 cfs | 107% | -2% | 11.76 ft | 18.2 ft below | 387 ft |
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Trinity River Near Rosser TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08062500 |
660 cfs | 98% | -5% | 2.89 ft | 28.1 ft below | 306 ft |
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Trinity River A Hoopa Ca CA
Oct 22, 12:00 AM · USGS 11530000 |
588 cfs | 84% | 0% | 11.10 ft | 36.9 ft below | 299 ft |
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Trinity River At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Near Dosser TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08062575 |
718 cfs | 101% | -1% | 14.00 ft | · | 296 ft |
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Trinity River At Trinidad TX
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 08062700 |
738 cfs | 93% | -1% | 7.44 ft | 25.6 ft below | 256 ft |
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Trinity River At Hwy 287 Near Cayuga TX
Oct 22, 3:00 AM · USGS 08064570 |
643 cfs | 93% | -7% | 30.32 ft | · | 235 ft |
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Trinity River Near Oakwood TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08065000 |
827 cfs | 93% | -10% | 4.16 ft | 30.8 ft below | 189 ft |
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Trinity River Near Crockett TX
Oct 22, 2:15 AM · USGS 08065350 |
952 cfs | 90% | +13% | 2.64 ft | 38.4 ft below | 150 ft |
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Trinity River Near Goodrich TX
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 08066250 |
1,490 cfs | 110% | 0% | 4.52 ft | 31.5 ft below | 51 ft |
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Trinity River At Romayor TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08066500 |
1,510 cfs | 115% | -1% | 10.47 ft | 29.5 ft below | 36 ft |
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Trinity River At Liberty TX
Oct 22, 2:15 AM · USGS 08067000 |
1,350 cfs | 92% | +2% | 6.67 ft | 19.3 ft below | 35 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Trinity River
3 of 6 runs are in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beegum Creek Gauge: Trinity River A Douglas City Ca |
In range | 375 cfs | 260–1,353 cfs typical | III–III |
| Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek Gauge: Trinity River A Douglas City Ca |
In range | 375 cfs | 260–1,353 cfs typical | III–IV |
| West Sec Line Of Sec 6, T28N,R9/10W To Nf Boundary With Blm Gauge: Trinity River A Douglas City Ca |
In range | 375 cfs | 260–1,353 cfs typical | · |
| Confluence With Sixmile Creek To Confluence With South Fork Salmon River Gauge: Trinity Ctr Ca |
Too low | 28 cfs | 6,000–8,000 cfs | IV–V |
| Headwaters In Russian Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Trinity Ctr Ca |
Too low | 28 cfs | 116–1,481 cfs typical | IV–V |
| Scott District Boundary To Confluence With Sixmile Creek Gauge: Trinity Ctr Ca |
Too low | 28 cfs | 6,000–8,000 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Trinity River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Trinity River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Trinity River
The Trinity River is a major river in Texas that flows 710 miles from its headwaters in the eastern side of the state, through the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and into Trinity Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. 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.
Fishing near the Trinity River
About the Trinity River
How is the Trinity River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Trinity River is flowing at 1,510 cfs at Romayor, TX, about 115% of normal for the date. Across its 19 USGS gauges, current flows range from 28 to 1,510 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Trinity River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Trinity River is at 96% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Trinity River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Dallas (30.0 ft), Rosser (31.0 ft), Trinity River A Hoopa Ca (48.0 ft), Trinidad (33.0 ft), Oakwood (35.0 ft), Crockett (41.0 ft), Goodrich (36.0 ft), Romayor (40.0 ft), Liberty (26.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Trinity River runnable for paddling today?
3 of 6 paddle runs are in range right now. Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.