River stage
Neches River
- River level
- 1
- Status
- Running high
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 11 of 11
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 1
- Overall
- Running high
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 11 of 11 gauges on the Neches River reported. None was above flood stage; 1 was above action stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Neches River levels, gauge by gauge
The Neches River is measured at 11 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alto | 3.64 ft | normal, falling |
| Diboll | 2.24 ft | normal, falling |
| Downtown Beaumont | 1.56 ft | normal, steady |
| Evadale | 5.33 ft | normal, rising |
| Lake Palestine | 343.01 ft | normal, steady |
| Lee Avenue | 0.63 ft | below flood stage |
| Neches | 3.45 ft | normal, falling |
| Rockland | 3.57 ft | normal, rising |
| Saltwater Barrier | 3.52 ft | above action stage |
| Steinhagen Lake | 82.66 ft | no flood stage set |
| Town Bluff | 48.33 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Neches River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Alto, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Village Creek (TX) 2 gauges
- Angelina River 3 gauges
- Sabine River 14 gauges
- Pine Island Bayou 5 gauges
- East Fork San Jacinto River 2 gauges
- Trinity River (TX) 11 gauges
- Cow Bayou 4 gauges
- Cypress Creek (TX) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neches River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 11 reporting gauges on the Neches River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Neches River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Alto is at 3.64 ft; Diboll is at 2.24 ft; Downtown Beaumont is at 1.56 ft; Evadale is at 5.33 ft.
Where is the Neches River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 11 gauges on the Neches River in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.