River stage
Alto, Angelina River
- River level
- 10.11 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.83 ft
- Recent high
- 16.91 ft
- Recent low
- 9.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ALOT2
- 30-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Average
- 10.85 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.20 ft
In brief
The Angelina River at Alto, TX read 10.11 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.39 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ALOT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.20 ft | 1989-03-31 |
| 2 | 32.00 ft | 1908-05-01 |
| 3 | 31.55 ft | 2007-07-09 |
| 4 | 31.51 ft | 1966-04-28 |
| 5 | 31.50 ft | 1932-01-01 |
| 6 | 31.50 ft | 1944-05-05 |
| 7 | 31.26 ft | 1993-06-23 |
| 8 | 31.04 ft | 2016-03-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
Expect lowland flooding of the river bottom. Ranchers that have cattle and equipment near the river should move them to higher ground.
- 30.50 ft
Lowland flooding will continue to slowly diminish.
- 31.00 ft
Expect moderate to severe flooding of the river bottom. In addition, expect boat ramps to flood.
- 32.00 ft
Extensive and severe flooding of timber in the river bottoms can be expected. Ranchers that have cattle and equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground.
- 33.00 ft
Homes and barns near the river are in danger of flooding. All flood preparation efforts should be rushed to completion.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Angelina River flooding at Alto?
No. The Angelina River at Alto is at 10.11 ft, 18.39 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Alto?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 28.5 ft, minor flooding 29 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Angelina River has been at Alto?
The highest crest on record is 33.2 ft, on 1989-03-31.
Is the Angelina River high or low right now at Alto?
At 10.11 ft it is higher than 46% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ALOT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08036500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.