Trent River at Trenton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.3 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 28.4 ft on Sep 19, 1999 (historic crest)
- 23.8 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 20.8 ft on Aug 12, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The end of West Jones Street is inundated as well. |
|---|---|
| 19.0 ft | Water inundates Trent Street and Landfill Road. Significant flooding of Trenton Community Park is also expected. Musselshell Creek backs up and threatens Highway 41 north of town. |
| 21.0 ft | Highway 41 is closed crossing Musselshell Creek north of town. Some homes and businesses along Trent Street and Landfill Road are surrounded by water, with some inundated to outbuildings. |
| 24.0 ft | Homes and businesses on Landfill Road are inundated. Trent Street is impassable, and water surrounds several homes and businesses in Trenton. Musselshell Creek backs up and floods Henderson Road as well as Highway 41 north of town. |
| 28.0 ft | Catastrophic flooding. Entire town of Trenton is flooded. Numerous homes and businesses are inundated with several feet of water. Most roads, including Highway 41, Highway 58, and Henderson Road, are impassable due to high water. This is comparable to the flooding from Hurricanes Floyd and Florence. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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