River stage
Rosser, Trinity River
- River level
- 3.09 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.35 ft
- Recent high
- 18.78 ft
- Recent low
- 2.75 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RSRT2
- 30-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Average
- 4.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 41.80 ft
In brief
The Trinity River at Rosser, TX read 3.09 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.91 ft below action stage. That is 0.29 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RSRT2
Water 81 °F (27 °C) · 6 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.80 ft | 1938-02-21 |
| 2 | 41.60 ft | 2015-06-01 |
| 3 | 41.55 ft | 1942-04-23 |
| 4 | 40.40 ft | 1935-05-22 |
| 5 | 39.85 ft | 2015-11-29 |
| 6 | 39.61 ft | 1995-05-09 |
| 7 | 39.51 ft | 1941-06-16 |
| 8 | 39.45 ft | 1946-06-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
Minor flooding of farm and ranch land is expected near the river. A few rural roads may be flooded.
- 34.00 ft
Minor to moderate flooding of low areas and roads within the levees is expected.
- 36.00 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river but within the levees.
- 36.50 ft
Moderate flooding is expected within the levees.
- 38.00 ft
Major flooding is expected on farm and ranch lands near the river.
- 42.00 ft
Water will be approaching the top of the lowest area of the levee on the ellis county side of the river.
- 43.00 ft
Widespread major flooding is expected along the river. The levees will overflow and farm land will be inundated. Rural roads near the river will be underwater.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trinity River flooding at Rosser?
No. The Trinity River at Rosser is at 3.09 ft, 16.91 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rosser?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 31 ft, moderate flooding 36 ft and major flooding 38 ft.
What is the highest the Trinity River has been at Rosser?
The highest crest on record is 41.8 ft, on 1938-02-21.
Is the Trinity River high or low right now at Rosser?
At 3.09 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Rosser, Trinity River?
The water temperature at Rosser, Trinity River is 81 °F (27.0 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.9 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RSRT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08062500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.