River stage
Trinidad, Trinity River
- River level
- 7.84 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -6.20 ft
- Recent high
- 28.95 ft
- Recent low
- 7.04 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TDDT2
- 30-day change
- +0.70 ft
- Average
- 10.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 49.80 ft
In brief
The Trinity River at Trinidad, TX read 7.84 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 23.16 ft below action stage. That is 0.70 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TDDT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49.80 ft | 1942-04-25 |
| 2 | 49.33 ft | 2015-06-05 |
| 3 | 48.86 ft | 2015-12-03 |
| 4 | 48.30 ft | 1908-01-01 |
| 5 | 48.11 ft | 1990-05-07 |
| 6 | 47.21 ft | 2024-06-06 |
| 7 | 45.82 ft | 2018-10-21 |
| 8 | 45.44 ft | 2001-02-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 33.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the right bank of the river. Low woodlands for one mile along right bank will begin to flood.
- 37.00 ft
Minor flooding to woodlands and low land areas will occur on the right bank of the river.
- 40.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and the cattle industry.
- 46.00 ft
Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
- 49.20 ft
Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
- 53.10 ft
Major flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and cattle ranches.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trinity River flooding at Trinidad?
No. The Trinity River at Trinidad is at 7.84 ft, 23.16 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Trinidad?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 31 ft, minor flooding 33 ft, moderate flooding 40 ft and major flooding 46 ft.
What is the highest the Trinity River has been at Trinidad?
The highest crest on record is 49.8 ft, on 1942-04-25.
Is the Trinity River high or low right now at Trinidad?
At 7.84 ft it is higher than 49% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TDDT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08062700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.