River stage
Liberty, Trinity River
- River level
- 6.82 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.20 ft
- Recent high
- 21.98 ft
- Recent low
- 6.38 ft
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS LBYT2
- 30-day change
- +0.44 ft
- Average
- 9.63 ft
- Readings
- 121
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 32.70 ft
In brief
The Trinity River at Liberty, TX read 6.82 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 14.18 ft below action stage. That is 0.44 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LBYT2
Water 83 °F (28 °C)
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.70 ft | 2017-09-01 |
| 2 | 32.37 ft | 2024-05-06 |
| 3 | 31.00 ft | 1994-10-21 |
| 4 | 30.03 ft | 1990-05-23 |
| 5 | 29.96 ft | 2015-05-31 |
| 6 | 29.95 ft | 2016-06-01 |
| 7 | 29.95 ft | 2018-10-22 |
| 8 | 29.92 ft | 2019-05-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins and significant lowland flooding in the vicinity of the gage can be expected as roads into some outlying communities above the gage begin to flood.
- 26.50 ft
Roads into some outlying communities above the gage can have up to one foot of water over them.
- 27.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins as roads into several outlying communities above Liberty are closed with residents in 5 or 6 subdivisions cut off if not evacuated.
- 29.00 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as homes in several subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive flooding over much of Liberty County can be expected with each incremental rise in the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trinity River flooding at Liberty?
No. The Trinity River at Liberty is at 6.82 ft, 14.18 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Liberty?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
What is the highest the Trinity River has been at Liberty?
The highest crest on record is 32.7 ft, on 2017-09-01.
Is the Trinity River high or low right now at Liberty?
At 6.82 ft it is higher than 54% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Liberty, Trinity River?
The water temperature at Liberty, Trinity River is 83 °F (28.2 °C), measured 4:15 pm by USGS. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LBYT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08067000). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.