River stage
Moss Bluff, Trinity River
- River level
- 2.89 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.35 ft
- Recent high
- 10.54 ft
- Recent low
- 0.33 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MBFT2
- 30-day change
- +2.20 ft
- Average
- 3.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.65 ft
In brief
The Trinity River at Moss Bluff, TX read 2.89 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.31 ft below action stage. That is 2.20 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MBFT2
Water 85 °F (30 °C) · 7 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.65 ft | 2017-09-01 |
| 2 | 18.36 ft | 2024-05-07 |
| 3 | 15.19 ft | 2016-06-03 |
| 4 | 14.94 ft | 2019-05-15 |
| 5 | 14.88 ft | 2015-06-04 |
| 6 | 14.86 ft | 2018-10-23 |
| 7 | 14.80 ft | 2004-05-18 |
| 8 | 14.71 ft | 2018-12-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.20 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
- 15.20 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
- 17.20 ft
Major lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trinity River flooding at Moss Bluff?
No. The Trinity River at Moss Bluff is at 2.89 ft, 6.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Moss Bluff?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9.2 ft, minor flooding 12.2 ft, moderate flooding 15.2 ft and major flooding 17.2 ft.
What is the highest the Trinity River has been at Moss Bluff?
The highest crest on record is 18.65 ft, on 2017-09-01.
Is the Trinity River high or low right now at Moss Bluff?
At 2.89 ft it is higher than 73% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Moss Bluff, Trinity River?
The water temperature at Moss Bluff, Trinity River is 85 °F (29.5 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 7 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MBFT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08067100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.