River stage
Crockett, Trinity River
- River level
- 3.10 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -9.76 ft
- Recent high
- 23.91 ft
- Recent low
- 1.66 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CRKT2
- 30-day change
- +1.33 ft
- Average
- 5.52 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 48.54 ft
In brief
The Trinity River at Crockett, TX read 3.10 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 31.90 ft below action stage. That is 1.33 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CRKT2
Water 79 °F (26 °C) · 4 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48.54 ft | 1990-05-10 |
| 2 | 48.50 ft | 1991-12-26 |
| 3 | 47.68 ft | 1969-05-15 |
| 4 | 47.60 ft | 2015-05-31 |
| 5 | 47.59 ft | 1966-05-07 |
| 6 | 46.99 ft | 2015-10-30 |
| 7 | 46.79 ft | 2007-07-12 |
| 8 | 46.59 ft | 2024-05-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
Minor overbank flows expected. All livestock and equipment should be removed from the floodplain.
- 41.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage creating problems for cattle ranches and prison farms. Livestock may need to be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
- 43.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding continues in the vicinity of the gage impacting ranching operations and prison farms. Livestock should be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
- 45.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage impacting livestock grazing and prison farms. In past floods, problems occurred from the Highway 7 bridge downstream to Highway 21 bridge due to high flows in the backwater of Lake Livingston.
- 48.00 ft
Major lowland flooding begins. Most ranches along the river experience flooding problems with many rural roads underwater.
- 49.00 ft
There is major flooding of ranches and farms along the river.
- 52.00 ft
Massive flooding of ranching and agricultural interests along the river occurs.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trinity River flooding at Crockett?
No. The Trinity River at Crockett is at 3.1 ft, 31.9 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Crockett?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 35 ft, minor flooding 41 ft, moderate flooding 45 ft and major flooding 48 ft.
What is the highest the Trinity River has been at Crockett?
The highest crest on record is 48.54 ft, on 1990-05-10.
Is the Trinity River high or low right now at Crockett?
At 3.1 ft it is higher than 56% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Crockett, Trinity River?
The water temperature at Crockett, Trinity River is 79 °F (26.2 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 4 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CRKT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08065350). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.