Total streamflow across the Trinity River was last observed at 41,940 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 83,187 acre-ft of water today; about 43% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 96,625 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at 323,940 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Trinity R A Hoopa Ca reporting a streamflow rate of 12,600 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 33.12 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.