River stage
Alto, Neches River
- River level
- 3.64 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.17 ft
- Recent high
- 17.23 ft
- Recent low
- 3.10 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ATOT2
- 30-day change
- +0.09 ft
- Average
- 4.63 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.20 ft
In brief
The Neches River at Alto, TX read 3.64 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.86 ft below action stage. That is 0.09 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ATOT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.20 ft | 1884-05-01 |
| 2 | 26.82 ft | 1945-04-04 |
| 3 | 24.46 ft | 1944-05-07 |
| 4 | 24.20 ft | 1935-05-01 |
| 5 | 23.44 ft | 1966-04-30 |
| 6 | 22.92 ft | 1957-05-01 |
| 7 | 22.60 ft | 2016-03-15 |
| 8 | 22.54 ft | 1953-05-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground.
- 18.00 ft
Expect moderate to severe flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be completely inundated.
- 19.00 ft
Preparations should be completed for a moderate flood. Barns and farm buildings near the river will be threatened by high water. In addition, ranchers should have completed moving cattle and equipment to higher ground.
- 20.00 ft
Lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain will continue for the next several days. As the river falls slowly, flooding will gradually decrease.
- 21.00 ft
Fishing cabins near the river face flooding.
- 23.00 ft
Severe flooding of several barns, farm buildings and recreational areas will continue for the next several days. In addition, state highway 21 will be closed by high water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neches River flooding at Alto?
No. The Neches River at Alto is at 3.64 ft, 11.86 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Alto?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15.5 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Neches River has been at Alto?
The highest crest on record is 28.2 ft, on 1884-05-01.
Is the Neches River high or low right now at Alto?
At 3.64 ft it is higher than 44% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ATOT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08032500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.