Trinity River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Trinity River is flowing at 15,100 cfs at Dallas, TX and up 2,821% in 24 hours. 19 of 19 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 25 to 15,100 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 Dallas, the Trinity River is running 15,100 cfs, up 2,821% since yesterday. Along the river, 9 of 16 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 100% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Dallas (+2,821%) and Rosser (+2,001%).
Highest against normal: W Cedar Creek Pkwy Near Dosser at 677%. Lowest: Trinity Ctr Ca at 73%.
Flood watch: Dallas is at minor flood stage (32.03 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
Paddlers: 3 of 6 runs on the Trinity River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
High water on the Trinity River
Trinity River At Dallas is at 32.03 ft — minor flood stage (flood stage 30.0 ft).
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 25 cfs73%
- Trinity River A Lewiston Ca1,827 ft 456 cfs101%
- Douglas City Ca1,676 ft 471 cfs104%
- Trinity River A Douglas City Ca1,613 ft 485 cfs102%
- Trinity River A Junction City Ca1,456 ft 489 cfs103%
- Helena Ca1,378 ft 486 cfs99%
- Burnt Ranch Ca950 ft 568 cfs100%
- Dallas391 ft 12,400 cfs
- Dallas387 ft 15,100 cfs
- Rosser306 ft 10,400 cfs
- Trinity River A Hoopa Ca299 ft 703 cfs98%
- W Cedar Creek Pkwy Near Dosser296 ft 4,840 cfs677%
- Trinidad256 ft 622 cfs77%
- Hwy 287 Near Cayuga235 ft 560 cfs82%
- Oakwood189 ft 732 cfs88%
- Crockett150 ft 802 cfs74%
- Goodrich51 ft 1,590 cfs111%
- Romayor36 ft 1,510 cfs102%
- Liberty35 ft 1,630 cfs93%
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 (100%).
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 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 11523200 |
25 cfs | 73% | 0% | 2.80 ft | · | 2,567 ft |
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Trinity River A Lewiston Ca CA
Oct 2, 1:15 AM · USGS 11525500 |
456 cfs | 101% | +3% | 14.05 ft | · | 1,827 ft |
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Trinity River Below Limekiln Gulch Near Douglas City Ca CA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 11525655 |
471 cfs | 104% | +2% | 4.87 ft | · | 1,676 ft |
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Trinity River A Douglas City Ca CA
Oct 2, 1:00 AM · USGS 11525854 |
485 cfs | 102% | -2% | 6.71 ft | · | 1,613 ft |
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Trinity River A Junction City Ca CA
Oct 2, 12:45 AM · USGS 11526250 |
489 cfs | 103% | 0% | 1.87 ft | · | 1,456 ft |
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Trinity River Above North Fork Trinity River Near Helena Ca CA
Oct 2, 12:45 AM · USGS 11526400 |
486 cfs | 99% | -1% | 9.10 ft | · | 1,378 ft |
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Trinity River Near Burnt Ranch Ca CA
Oct 1, 1:00 AM · USGS 11527000 |
568 cfs | 100% | 0% | 2.76 ft | · | 950 ft |
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Trinity River Below Dallas TX
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 08057410 |
12,400 cfs | · | +1702% | 18.41 ft | · | 391 ft |
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Trinity River At Dallas TX
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 08057000 |
15,100 cfs | · | +2821% | 32.03 ft | Flooding | 387 ft |
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Trinity River Near Rosser TX
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 08062500 |
10,400 cfs | · | +2001% | 12.57 ft | 18.4 ft below | 306 ft |
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Trinity River A Hoopa Ca CA
Oct 2, 1:00 AM · USGS 11530000 |
703 cfs | 98% | 0% | 11.32 ft | 36.7 ft below | 299 ft |
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Trinity River At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Near Dosser TX
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 08062575 |
4,840 cfs | 677% | +697% | 23.02 ft | · | 296 ft |
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Trinity River At Trinidad TX
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 08062700 |
622 cfs | 77% | -4% | 7.11 ft | 25.9 ft below | 256 ft |
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Trinity River At Hwy 287 Near Cayuga TX
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 08064570 |
560 cfs | 82% | -7% | 30.05 ft | · | 235 ft |
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Trinity River Near Oakwood TX
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 08065000 |
732 cfs | 88% | +10% | 3.90 ft | 31.1 ft below | 189 ft |
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Trinity River Near Crockett TX
Oct 2, 2:15 AM · USGS 08065350 |
802 cfs | 74% | +19% | 2.28 ft | 38.7 ft below | 150 ft |
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Trinity River Near Goodrich TX
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 08066250 |
1,590 cfs | 111% | +1% | 4.61 ft | 31.4 ft below | 51 ft |
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Trinity River At Romayor TX
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 08066500 |
1,510 cfs | 102% | +2% | 10.53 ft | 29.5 ft below | 36 ft |
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Trinity River At Liberty TX
Oct 2, 2:15 AM · USGS 08067000 |
1,630 cfs | 93% | +3% | 6.56 ft | 19.4 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 | 485 cfs | 260–1,353 cfs typical | III–III |
| Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek Gauge: Trinity River A Douglas City Ca |
In range | 485 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 | 485 cfs | 260–1,353 cfs typical | · |
| Confluence With Sixmile Creek To Confluence With South Fork Salmon River Gauge: Trinity Ctr Ca |
Too low | 25 cfs | 6,000–8,000 cfs | IV–V |
| Headwaters In Russian Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Trinity Ctr Ca |
Too low | 25 cfs | 116–1,481 cfs typical | IV–V |
| Scott District Boundary To Confluence With Sixmile Creek Gauge: Trinity Ctr Ca |
Too low | 25 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.
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About the Trinity River
How is the Trinity River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Trinity River is flowing at 15,100 cfs at Dallas, TX. Across its 19 USGS gauges, current flows range from 25 to 15,100 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 100% 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.